Elizabeth of Austria
Polish noble and queen consort
Born
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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