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Elizabeth Alexeievna (Russian: Елизавета Алексеевна; 24 January [O.S. 13 January] 1779 – 16 May [O.S. 4 May] 1826), born Princess Louise of Baden (German: Luise Marie Auguste von Baden), was Empress of Russia during her marriage to Emperor Alexander I.
May 15, 2013 · Louise stayed in Russia to learn the Russian language and convert to Russian Orthodoxy. She exchanged her birth name for Elizabeth Alexeievna and became a Grand Duchess of Russia. The couple was formally betrothed in May 1793 and the wedding occurred on September 28, 1793.
Wife of Emperor Alexander I of Russia. Born Louise Maria Auguste of Baden, daughter of Charles Louis of Baden and Amelia Frederica of Hesse-Darmstadt. Upon her marriage with Alexander I of Russia, she converted to the Orthodox Church and became known as Grand Duchess Elizabeth Alexeievna.
- She Was Weak From The Start. Elizabeth Alexeievna was born in January 1779 in Germany as Princess Louise of Baden. Her father was Charles Louise, Hereditary Prince of Baden and her mother was Landgravine Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt.
- She Was A Momma’s Girl. Elizabeth had a pretty normal childhood—by royal standards, of course. While most of her princely peers had a whole retinue of caregivers, Elizabeth’s parents took on most of their childrearing responsibilities themselves.
- She Had Simple Beginnings. One of the reasons for her simpler upbringing was that Elizabeth Alexeievna’s family wasn’t rich. In fact, they were of very modest means.
- She Was A Smart Cookie. Despite her family’s “modest” wealth, Elizabeth Alexeievna received only the best education. She was fluent in French and German and studied philosophy, history, literature, and geography.
Dec 10, 2023 · Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden) From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. English: Empress Elizabeth Alexeievna of Russia (Russian: Елизавета Алексеевна), born Louise Maria Auguste, Princess of Baden (13/24 January 1779 - 4 May/16 May 1826) was the wife of Tsar Alexander I of Russia. Empresses of ...
Known as the Empress Elizabeth Alexeievna, consort of Alexander I of Russia. date created: Unknown. after: William Marshall Craig (1765 - 1834) Scottish. materials: Stipple and line engraving. measurements: 16.50 x 11.40 cm.
Elizabeth Alexeievna (Russian: Елизавета Алексеевна; –), born Princess Louise of Baden (German: Luise Marie Auguste von Baden), was Empress of Russia during her marriage to Emperor Alexander I.
