Elisabeth of Wied
German writer; queen consort of Romania as the wife of King Carol I (1843–1916)
Elisabeth of Wied was born on December 29, 1843 in Schloss Monrepos and died on February 18, 1916 (Julian calendar) in Bucharest, aged about 73. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, translator, novelist and playwright. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia and Romania. Positions held include Consort of Romania. Fields of work: poetry. Honours include Order of Queen Maria Luisa, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert, laureate of the Consistori del Gay Saber, Order of Olga, Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Romania) and Order of Louise. Member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Romanian Academy.
- Born
- December 29, 1843 · Schloss Monrepos
- Died
- February 18, 1916 (Julian calendar) · Bucharest
- Age at death
- about 73
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia, Romania
- Occupations
- poet, writer, translator, novelist, playwright
- Positions held
- Consort of Romania
- Honours
- Order of Queen Maria Luisa, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert, laureate of the Consistori del Gay Saber, Order of Olga, Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Romania), Order of Louise
- Wikipedia editions
- 38 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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