Elisabeth Silfverschiöld
Swedish princess; elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (1938–2026)
1938 — 2026
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish princess; elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (1938–2026)
Born
June 2, 1938
Died
2026 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
aristocrat
SwedenBorn in Haga PalaceDied in Koberg Castle
1938
Born in Haga Palace (1938-06-02)
1992
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
2000
AwardOrder of the Precious Crown
2026
Died in Koberg Castle
About
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld was the third child of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla of Sweden, Duke and Duchess of Västerbotten, and an elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf.
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Who is Elisabeth Silfverschiöld?+
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld was the third child of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla of Sweden, Duke and Duchess of Västerbotten, and an elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf.
What does the name Elisabeth mean?+
The name Elisabeth means "The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.". It is of French origin.
When was Elisabeth Silfverschiöld born?+
Elisabeth Silfverschiöld was born on June 2, 1938.
When did Elisabeth Silfverschiöld die?+
Elisabeth Silfverschiöld died in 2026, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.
The name Elisabeth is of French origin, meaning "The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures. Etymology: The spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Borrowed from Ἐλισάβετ, a transliteration of t=my God is an oath.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Elisabeth — June 2, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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