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Encyclopedia > Elisabeth of Romania
Elisabeth of Romania
Queen of the Hellenes
Titles HM Queen Elisabeth of Greece (1923-1956)
HM The Queen of the Hellenes (1922-1923)
HRH The Crown Princess of Greece (1921-1922)
HRH Princess Elisabeth of Romania (1894-1921)
Born October 12, 1894(1894-10-12)
Birthplace Peleş Castle
Died November 14, 1956 (aged 62)
Place of death Cannes, France
Consort 27 September 192225 March 1924
Consort to George II
Royal House House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
Father Ferdinand I of Romania
Mother Marie of Edinburgh

Queen Elisabeth of Greece born Princess Elisabeta of Romania (12 October 1894 - 14 November 1956) was the Queen Consort of King George II of Greece. She was the daughter of King Ferdinand I of Romania and his wife, Queen Marie. Her full birth name was Elisabetha Charlotte Josephine Alexandra Victoria von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, Princess of Romania. is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Peleş Castle Peleş Castle A mural in the inner court A royal crest sculpture Peleş Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleş ) is a romantic castle in Sinaia, Romania, built between 1873 and 1883, and considered by some to be the most beautiful in Europe. ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A car from 1956 Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the annual festival, see Cannes Film Festival. ... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... George II, King of the Hellenes (Greek: Γεώργιος Β [Geōrgios] Βασιλεύς των Ελλήνων) (20 July 1890–1 April 1947) ruled Greece from 1922 to 1924 and from 1935 to 1947. ... Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is the cadet branch of the senior Swabian branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty, less known however than the Franconian branch which became Burgraves of Nuremberg and later ruled Brandenburg, Prussia and ultimately Germany in the centuries to 1918. ... Ferdinand of Romania Ferdinand or Ferdinand I (August 24, 1865-July 20, 1927) was the king of Romania from October 10, 1914 until his death Born in Sigmaringen in southwestern Germany, Prince Ferdinand of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen became heir to the throne of his childless uncle, King Carol I of Romania... Princess Marie of Edinburgh (Marie Alexandra Victoria; later Queen of Romania; 29 October 1875 – 18 July 1938) was a member of the British Royal Family who became the queen consort of Ferdinand I of Romania. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A car from 1956 Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... George II, King of the Hellenes (Greek: Γεώργιος Β [Geōrgios] Βασιλεύς των Ελλήνων) (20 July 1890–1 April 1947) ruled Greece from 1922 to 1924 and from 1935 to 1947. ... Ferdinand of Romania Ferdinand or Ferdinand I (August 24, 1865-July 20, 1927) was the king of Romania from October 10, 1914 until his death Born in Sigmaringen in southwestern Germany, Prince Ferdinand of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen became heir to the throne of his childless uncle, King Carol I of Romania... Princess Marie of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, later Queen of Romania, was a member of the British Royal Family. ...


She was born in the Peleş Castle. On 27 February 1921, she married the future King George, then Crown Prince, in Bucharest. She was queen consort from 1922 to 1923, and afterwards the couple lived in exile. The marriage was unsuccessful, and they were divorced on 6 July 1935. George was restored to his throne on 3 November, 1935. Elisabeth then returned to live in Romania until its monarchy was abolished after World War II. She had numerous affairs, including one before her marriage with Frank Rattigan, father of playwright Terence Rattigan.[1] which resulted in his being expelled from the diplomatic service. PeleÅŸ Castle PeleÅŸ Castle A mural in the inner court A royal crest sculpture PeleÅŸ Castle (Romanian: Castelul PeleÅŸ ) is a romantic castle in Sinaia, Romania, built between 1873 and 1883, and considered by some to be the most beautiful in Europe. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Patria si Dreptul Meu (My Country and My Right) Location of Bucharest within Romania (in red) Coordinates: , Country County Founded 1459 (first official record) Government  - Mayor Adriean Videanu Area  - City 228 km² (88 sq mi)  - Metro 238 km² (91. ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Terence Rattigan — British Playwright Sir Terence Mervyn Rattigan (June 10, 1911 – November 30, 1977) was one of Englands most important 20th century dramatists. ...


She died in Cannes, France in 1956. For the annual festival, see Cannes Film Festival. ...


She was once quoted as saying, "I've committed every vice in my life except murder, and I don't want to die without doing that either."


References

  1. ^ Wansell, Geoffrey. Terence Rattigan: A Biography. London: St. Martin's Press, 1997.
Styles of
Queen Elisabeth (as consort)
Reference style Her Majesty
Spoken style Your Majesty
Alternative style Ma'am
Elisabeth of Romania
House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
Cadet branch of the House of Hohenzollern
Born: 12 October 1894 Died: 14 November 1956
Greek royalty
Preceded by
Sophia of Prussia
Queen Consort of Greece
27 September 192225 March 1924
Vacant
Title next held by
Frederika of Hanover
Image File history File links RoyGrec. ... A style of office, or honorific, is a form of address which by tradition or law precedes a reference to a person who holds a title or post, or to the political office itself. ... Look up majesty in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Majesty is an English word rooting in the Latin Maiestas, meaning literally, Greatness. ... Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is the cadet branch of the senior Swabian branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty, less known however than the Franconian branch which became Burgraves of Nuremberg and later ruled Brandenburg, Prussia and ultimately Germany in the centuries to 1918. ... Hohenzollern redirects here. ... This is a list of the Kings of Greece, formally known by the title of King of The Hellenes. ... |- | |} Princess Sophie of Prussia (Sophie Dorothea Ulrike Alice; June 14, 1870 – January 13, 1932), was a Queen consort of Greece She was born in Potsdam, Prussia, in 1870 to then Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia and Victoria, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, herself the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria... The following women were queens consort of the kings of modern Greece between 1836 and 1974: Amalia of Oldenburg - from 1836 to 1862 wife of Otto of Greece Olga Konstantinovna of Russia - from 1867 to 1913 wife of George I of Greece Sophia of Prussia - from 1913 to 1917 wife... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... Frederica of Hanover (Frederica Louise Thyra Victoria Margaret Sophie Olga Cecily Isabelle Christina; Greek: ; 18 April 1917 – 6 February 1981) was Queen Consort of King Paul I of the Hellenes as Queen Frideriki of the Hellenes (Greek: ) // Frederika was born on 18 April 1917 in Blankenburg, Harz, Germany. ...

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