Carmen of Wied
German writer; queen consort of Romania as the wife of King Carol I (1843–1916)
1843 — 1916
Quick Facts
Profession
German writer; queen consort of Romania as the wife of King Carol I (1843–1916)
Born
December 29, 1843
Died
1916 (age ~73)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in Schloss MonreposDied in Bucharest
1843
Born in Schloss Monrepos (1843-12-29)
1869
PositionConsort of Romania (1869–1914)
1883
Awardlaureate of the Consistori del Gay Saber
1916
Died in Bucharest
About
Elisabeth of Wied was the first Queen of Romania as the wife of King Carol I from 15 March 1881 to 27 September 1914. She had been the princess consort of Romania since her marriage to then-Prince Carol on 15 November 1869.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Carmen of Wied?+
Elisabeth of Wied was the first Queen of Romania as the wife of King Carol I from 15 March 1881 to 27 September 1914. She had been the princess consort of Romania since her marriage to then-Prince Carol on 15 November 1869.
What does the name Carmen mean?+
The name Carmen means "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carmen of Wied born?+
Carmen of Wied was born on December 29, 1843.
When did Carmen of Wied die?+
Carmen of Wied died in 1916, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
The name Carmen is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is traditionally a female name.
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Carmen — December 29, 1843
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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— fellow writer
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— a literature student
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— a night owl
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