Elisabeth of Romania

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Elisabeta a Romaniei
Elisabeth of Romania
Born29 October 1894
Peleș Castle, Romania
Died14 November 1956
Fois, Switzerland
SpouseKing Carol II of Romania
IssueKing Michael I of Romania
Names
Elisabeth Charlotte Josephine Alexandra Victoria
HouseHouse of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
FatherFerdinand I of Romania
MotherMarie of Romania


Elisabeth of Romania (Elisabeth Charlotte Josephine Alexandra Victoria; 29 October 1894 – 14 November 1956) was a member of the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen by birth and became the Queen consort of Romania through her marriage to King Carol II of Romania. She was the mother of King Michael I of Romania.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth was born on 29 October 1894 at Peleș Castle in Romania. She was the daughter of Ferdinand I of Romania and Marie of Romania.

Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth married King Carol II of Romania and they had one son, King Michael I of Romania.

Later Life and Death[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth passed away on 14 November 1956 in Fois, Switzerland.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD