Elizabeth Richeza of Poland 1286 – 1335

Biography

Elizabeth Richeza of Poland was born on September 1, 1286, in Poznań, arriving into a world of medieval politics and dynastic possibility. Her life would come to span nearly five decades, during which she would rise to the prominent position of Queen of Bohemia. Born into the Polish nobility, Elizabeth’s path was shaped by the intricate alliances and marriages that defined the royal houses of Central Europe during the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries.

Elizabeth spent much of her adult life in Bohemia, where she fulfilled her role as queen. She remained in that kingdom until her death on October 26, 1335, in the city of Brno. In recognition of her status and importance, she was laid to rest at the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Old Brno, a final resting place befitting her royal station. Though specific details of her reign and personal accomplishments remain limited in historical record, Elizabeth Richeza stands as a bridge between the Polish and Bohemian crowns, representing the complex networks of power and family that characterized medieval Central European nobility.