Explore the captivating life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known for her beauty, intelligence, and rebellious spirit. Discover the untold stories and secrets of one of history's most intriguing figures.
Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1864). Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805-1873). Oil on canvas. Born into Bavarian royalty, Elisabeth ("Sisi") married Franz Joseph at the age of sixteen. This...
Married at 16 to the emperor of Austria, Elisabeth—nicknamed Sisi—was a reluctant empress, struggling with royal life and sympathetic to the democratic struggles of the people in her new nation.