Elisabeth of Bohemia

Elisabeth of Bohemia (also known as Elisabeth Stuart) was a 17th-century noblewoman and the daughter of King James I of England and sister to King Charles I. Born in 1596, she married Frederick V of the Palatinate, becoming Queen of Bohemia for a brief time. She is known for her intelligence, strong character, and her enduring support for her family during the turmoil of the Thirty Years' War. Elisabeth was well-educated and corresponded with prominent philosophers and scientists, contributing to intellectual exchanges of her era. Her life exemplifies loyalty, resilience, and the role of women in European noble circles during her period.