Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians
Queen of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934 (1876–1965)
1876 — 1965
Quick Facts
Profession
Queen of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934 (1876–1965)
Born
July 25, 1876
Died
1965 (age ~89)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
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BelgiumBorn in PossenhofenDied in Brussels
1876
Born in Possenhofen (1876-07-25)
1909
PositionConsort of the Belgians (1909–1934)
1919
AwardHonorary doctor of the University of Liège
1925
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Lille
1939
Awardhonorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier
1939
AwardFlorence Nightingale Medal
About
Elisabeth of Bavaria was Queen of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 to 17 February 1934 as the wife of King Albert I, and a duchess in Bavaria by birth. She was the mother of King Leopold III of Belgium and of Queen Marie-José of Italy, and grandmother of kings Baudouin and Albert II of Belgium, the pretender Prince Vittorio of Italy as well as Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg
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Who is Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians?+
Elisabeth of Bavaria was Queen of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 to 17 February 1934 as the wife of King Albert I, and a duchess in Bavaria by birth. She was the mother of King Leopold III of Belgium and of Queen Marie-José of Italy, and grandmother of kings Baudouin and Albert II of Belgium, th
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 Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians born?+
Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians was born on July 25, 1876.
When did Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians die?+
Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians died in 1965, at approximately 89 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 25, 1876
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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