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Elisabeth von Wittelsbach was Empress of Austria from her marriage in April until her assassination in Tall, slim and considered one of the most beautiful women of her age, her daring personal style was often emulated within and outside the Austrian empire.
Elisabeth was progressive and a woman ahead of her time.
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Her dislike of convention was admired by the public, and her charm and charisma prompted her to be known as the People’s Empress, becoming the subject of unprecedented adoration. Yet behind her seemingly enviable life lay tragedy.
Early life and marriage
Elisabeth’s mother, Duchess Ludovika, was the aunt of Franz Joseph, the young new Emperor of Austria.
Franz Joseph was head of the Imperial House of Habsburg, the richest and most powerful royal family in Europe at the time, and seen as the world’s greatest catch.
In , 15 year old Elisabeth (better known by her nickname &#;Sissi&#;), accompanied her mother and elder sister Helene to meet Franz Joseph (their first co
