Elisabeth of Austria: bone research dispels myth about queen's appearance

Elisabeth of Austria, wife of Casimir the Jagiellonian and mother of thirteen children, went down in history as the "mother of kings," but legend claimed her appearance prompted the king to seek escape from the dynastic marriage. A study of the remains of this Habsburgs dynasty ruler shed new light on her actual appearance and health. The couple created an exceptionally successful partnership for nearly 40 years, confirmed by surviving historical sources.

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