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Elisabeth of Wied

First Queen of Romania and prolific writer

Did you know?She published her literary works under the pen name Carmen Sylva, which translates from Latin as "song of the woods".

Elisabeth of Wied (Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise; 29 December 1843 – 2 March 1916) was the first Queen of Romania as the wife of King Carol I from 15 March 1881 to 27 September 1914. She had been the princess consort of Romania since her marriage to then-Prince Carol on 15 November 1869.

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Age at death: 72
Years since death: 110

Born: December 29, 1843 · Neuwied, Germany
Died: February 18, 1916
Nationality: Romanian
Known for: Royalty, Literature

Family

Father: Prince Hermann, 4th Prince of Wied
Mother: Marie of Nassau
Spouse: Carol I of Romania
Child: Princess Maria of Romania

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