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Elizabeth / Austria / Cdv
ELIZABETH, EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA Married her cousin, Franz Josef I of Austria - they reigned together 1854-98
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1837 1854 1898 Austria Cousin Diamond Empress Franz Josef Married Neck Lace Reigned Tiara Elizabeth
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This Carte de Visite (CDV) photograph features Empress Elizabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi, who married her cousin, Emperor Franz Josef I, in 1854. The image showcases Elizabeth's elegant and refined beauty, with her striking features accentuated by an intricate necklace adorned with pearls and diamonds. The tiara atop her head, a symbol of her imperial status, adds to the regal air of the portrait. Born in Bavaria in 1837, Elizabeth was the daughter of Duke Maximilian in Bavaria and Princess Ludovica of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Her marriage to Franz Josef was a strategic alliance between the Austrian and Bavarian royal families, and the couple went on to reign together for over 44 years until Elizabeth's tragic assassination in 1898. Their reign was marked by significant events, including the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which granted greater autonomy to the Hungarian Kingdom and paved the way for the Dual Monarchy. Elizabeth was known for her love of the arts, her patronage of musicians and artists, and her dedication to modernizing the Austrian court. Despite her popularity among her subjects, Elizabeth's unconventional behavior, such as her preference for simple dresses and her love of the outdoors, often put her at odds with the rigid court etiquette of the time. Her untimely death at the hands of an anarchist in Geneva, Switzerland, shocked the world and left a deep mark on Austrian history. This photograph, taken during Elizabeth's reign, offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures of the Habsburg Empire. With her striking beauty and regal bearing, Empress Elizabeth continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike, making this CDV a valuable addition to any collection of historical portraits.
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