Elizabeth of Austria

Polish noble and queen consort

Elizabeth of Austria - Polish noble and queen consort
Born

July 9th, 1526
498 years ago

Died

1545
480 years ago — 19 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Born into the Habsburg dynasty, a significant royal family in Europe, served as queen consort of Poland. Marriage in 1543 to Sigismund II Augustus of Poland solidified ties between the Habsburgs and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Ultimately, her influence played a role in the political landscape of the time. Additionally, her reign marked a period of cultural and political significance within Poland. Died in 1545, leaving a legacy intertwined with European royalty.

Married Sigismund II Augustus, King of Poland

Influenced Polish-Habsburg relations

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