Elisabeth of Austria
Queen consort of France (1554–1592)
1554 — 1592
Quick Facts
Profession
Queen consort of France (1554–1592)
Born
July 15, 1554
Died
1592 (age ~38)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
queen
FranceBorn in ViennaDied in Vienna
1554
Born in Vienna (1554-07-15)
1592
Died in Vienna
About
Elisabeth of Austria was Queen of France from 1570 to 1574 as the wife of King Charles IX. A member of the House of Habsburg, she was the daughter of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maria of Spain.
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Who is Elisabeth of Austria?+
Elisabeth of Austria was Queen of France from 1570 to 1574 as the wife of King Charles IX. A member of the House of Habsburg, she was the daughter of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maria of Spain.
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 of Austria born?+
Elisabeth of Austria was born on July 15, 1554.
When did Elisabeth of Austria die?+
Elisabeth of Austria died in 1592, at approximately 38 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 — July 15, 1554
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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