Elisabeth of Moravia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elizabeth of Moravia |
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| Margravine of Meissen | |
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| Born | c. 1355 Brno |
| Died | 20 November 1400 Meissen |
| Burial | Meissen Cathedral |
| Spouse | William I, Margrave of Meissen |
| House | Luxembourg |
| Father | John Henry of Moravia |
| Mother | Margaret of Opava |
Elizabeth of Moravia (born around 1355 – died November 20, 1400) was a noblewoman from a powerful European family. She became the Margravine consort of Meissen when she married William I, Margrave of Meissen in 1366. A margravine was like a princess or duchess who ruled over a special border region called a margraviate.
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Who Was Elizabeth of Moravia?
Elizabeth was the second daughter of John Henry, Margrave of Moravia. Her father was a great-grandson of Přemysl II, Otakar, who was a King of Bohemia. Her mother was Margaret of Opava. Elizabeth was born in Brno, a city in what is now the Czech Republic.
Her Royal Family
Elizabeth belonged to the famous House of Luxembourg. This family was very important in medieval Europe. They ruled many different lands, including Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. Her father, John Henry, was the ruler of Margraviate of Moravia, a region known for its rich history.
Her Marriage to William I
Elizabeth married William I, Margrave of Meissen in the spring of 1366. William I was a ruler from the House of Wettin, another powerful noble family in Germany. Their marriage helped connect these two important families. However, Elizabeth and William did not have any children together.
Where She Was Buried
Elizabeth of Moravia passed away on November 20, 1400, in Meissen. She was buried in the Prince's Chapel of Meissen Cathedral. This cathedral is a very old and beautiful church in Germany.
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