Elisabeth of the Palatinate (26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680), also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, who was briefly King of Bohemia, and Elizabeth Stuart. Elisabeth ruled the Herford Abbey as Princess-Abbess from 1667 until her death, and is well known for having established a philosophical correspondence with René Descartes that lasted for seven years until his death in 1650.
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| - Elisabeth of the Palatinate (26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680), also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, who was briefly King of Bohemia, and Elizabeth Stuart. Elisabeth ruled the Herford Abbey as Princess-Abbess from 1667 until her death, and is well known for having established a philosophical correspondence with René Descartes that lasted for seven years until his death in 1650.
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| - Grantville Gazette IV
- Grantville Gazette VI (paper)
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| - Karl Ludwig, Rupert , several other siblings; Charles I of England
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| - Elisabeth of the Palatinate (26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680), also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, who was briefly King of Bohemia, and Elizabeth Stuart. Elisabeth ruled the Herford Abbey as Princess-Abbess from 1667 until her death, and is well known for having established a philosophical correspondence with René Descartes that lasted for seven years until his death in 1650. She is described as a woman of utmost intelligence speaking six languages and having an aptitude for mathematics and art. Additionally, she was a very gifted painter, among her other talents.
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