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Elisabeth (born Duchess Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie in Bavaria; 24 December 1837 – 10 September 1898), nicknamed Sisi or Sissi, was Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary from her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I on 24 April 1854 until her assassination in 1898.
Princess Sissi (French: Princesse Sissi, Italian: La Principessa Sissi, also known as Saban's Sissi the Princess) is a children's animated series. It debuted on October 29, 1997 on France 3 and within the same time in Italy on Rai 1, and later premiered in Canada on Radio-Canada on September 5, 1998.
Jan 4, 2018 · Sisi, also known as Elisabeth, was the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph and the queen of Hungary. She suffered from mental illness, depression, eating disorder and a tragic family life, and was assassinated by an Italian anarchist in 1898.
May 14, 2019 · Learn about the life of Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, who married the emperor of Austria at 16 and struggled with royal life and political turmoil. See photos of her portraits, jewels, and assassination site.
Oct 4, 2022 · Learn about the real Elisabeth, also known as Sisi or Sissi, who married the emperor Franz Joseph at 15 and became an icon of beauty and fashion. Discover how she struggled with her marriage, motherhood, health and assassination in this article from HistoryExtra.
In August 1853 she met her cousin Franz Joseph, then aged 23, and he quickly fell in love with the 15-year-old Elisabeth, who was regarded as the most beautiful princess in Europe. Soon after their marriage she became involved in many conflicts with her mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophia, which led to an estrangement with the court.
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Jul 15, 2024 · The ill-fated Empress Elisabeth ‘Sissi’ of Austria, who died on 10 September 1898, has had her story retold countless times on screen. But what is the truth behind the period dramas?