Elizabeth of Poland
Queen consort of Hungary

Born
1305
720 years ago
Died
December 29th, 1380
644 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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Served as Queen consort of Hungary from 1353 until death. Married to King Louis I of Anjou, established ties between Poland and Hungary. Actively participated in court politics and her marriage strengthened alliances between the two kingdoms. Facilitated diplomatic relations during her tenure.
Married Louis I of Anjou, King of Hungary
Strengthened Polish-Hungarian alliances
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