Elizabeth of Bavaria, Duchess of Austria
Duchess consort of Austria
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Elizabeth of Bavaria (c. 1306 – 25 March 1330) was the first wife of Otto, Duke of Austria. She was the daughter of Stephen I, Duke of Bavaria and Jutta of Schweidnitz.[1]
| Elizabeth of Bavaria | |
|---|---|
 16th century portrait of Elizabeth of Bavaria by Anton Boys. | |
| Duchess consort of Austria | |
| Tenure | January 1330 – 25 March 1330 |
| Born | c. 1306 |
| Died | 25 March 1330 Vienna, Austria |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Otto, Duke of Austria |
| Issue | Frederick II Leopold II, Duke of Austria |
| House | Wittelsbach |
| Father | Stephen I, Duke of Bavaria |
| Mother | Jutta of Schweidnitz |
Otto and Elizabeth married on 15 May 1325 and had two children:
- Frederick II (10 February 1327 – 11 December 1344)
- Leopold II (1328 – 10 August 1344)
Otto acceded to the title of Duke of Austria at the death of Frederick the Fair in January 1330, but Elizabeth died two months later.