Austro-Hungarian Empire

Empress Elisabeth of Austria – Her Own Woman

BLOGGING, Empowered Women, Women in History / By Kari Bovee

What did a woman in history do when she had no control over her life? If strong and empowered, she rebelled. Sometimes in a big way, and sometimes as a detriment to herself. One such woman was Elisabeth, Empress of Austria. Born, Her Royal Highness Duchess Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, in Munich, Bavaria 1837, Elisabeth grew …

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Rebel Empress

History, Horses, Kari Bovee, Mystery, Women in History / By Kari Bovee

While researching an idea for a new novel, (I was specifically looking for a famous horsewoman in history) I stumbled across the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. She was indeed an avid horsewoman and was actually known as “the finest horsewoman of her day.” She excelled at the hunt, taught her horses tricks, and trained with …

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