Elisabeth of Diadochia (24 Dcember 1833 to 25 October 1898) was the wife of Emperor George VII, and thus Empress of Diadochia. Born into Galician royalty, Elizabeth (Eliza) enjoyed an informal upbringing, before marrying Emperor George VII at 15. She was suddenly absorbed into Komnenoi court life, which she found stifling. Later in life she withdrew from court duties and travelled widely, unaccompanied by her family. In the palace, she was seen to be obsessively concerned with her health and beauty, having to be sewn into her leather corsets and spending two or three hours a day on her coiffure. Elizabeth was the longest serving Empress-consort of Diadochia, at 50 years. Ironically, due to her rebellion against the traditions of the imperial dynasty, she in fact represents the antithesis o