Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria

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Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria, Queen of Prussia
Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria
Born13 November 1801
Munich, Bavaria
Died14 December 1873
Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony
SpouseFrederick Augustus II of Saxony
HouseHouse of Wittelsbach
FatherMaximilian I Joseph of Bavaria
MotherCaroline of Baden


Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria (13 November 1801 – 14 December 1873) was a Bavarian princess who became the Queen consort of Saxony through her marriage to Frederick Augustus II of Saxony. She was born in Munich, Bavaria, to King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria and Queen Caroline of Baden.

Elisabeth Ludovika married Frederick Augustus II of Saxony in 1822, solidifying the ties between the Bavarian and Saxon royal families. The couple had no children.

Throughout her life, Elisabeth Ludovika was known for her charitable work and patronage of the arts. She supported various cultural initiatives in Saxony and Bavaria, promoting education and the preservation of historical heritage.

After the death of her husband in 1854, Elisabeth Ludovika lived in seclusion in Dresden, where she passed away in 1873.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth Ludovika's legacy is remembered through her contributions to the cultural and social development of Saxony. Her philanthropic efforts and support for the arts left a lasting impact on the region.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD