Elisabeth Therese of Lorraine

Duchess and Grand Duchess of Tuscany

Elisabeth Therese of Lorraine - Duchess and Grand Duchess of Tuscany
Born

October 15th, 1711
314 years ago

Died

1741
284 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Born in 1711, served as the Duchess of Lorraine and later became the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. She was the daughter of Duke Leopold of Lorraine and spent her early life in a noble environment. Elisabeth Therese married Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, which established a significant connection between the Lorraine and Habsburg dynasties. Her marriage was notable for political consolidation in Europe during the 18th century. As Grand Duchess, she governed alongside her husband in Tuscany, fostering economic and cultural advancements in the region until her death in 1763.

Served as Duchess of Lorraine

Governed as Grand Duchess of Tuscany

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