Elisabeth of the Palatinate

1618–1680 · Wittelsbach

German princess, philosopher, and Calvinist. Born at Heidelberg. Died at Herford Abbey.

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Family

Father

Frederick V of the Palatinate

Mother

Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia

Siblings (7)

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine 1617
Prince Rupert of the Rhine 1619
Maurice of the Palatinate 1620
Louise Hollandine of the Palatinate 1622
Edward, Count Palatine of Simmern 1625
Henriette Marie of the Palatinate 1626
Sophia of Hanover 1630

Related to

• Elisabeth of the Palatinate was the 24× great-granddaughter of Charlemagne.
• Elisabeth of the Palatinate was the 5× great-aunt of Victoria.
• Elisabeth of the Palatinate was the fourth cousin once removed of Louis XIV of France.