She married on 25 November 1460 in Leipzig [1] with the prince who later became the Elector Ernest of Saxony (1441–1486). The engagement took place some ten years before and the marriage should have taken place in 1456, according to the marriage agreement. In 1471, a new palace was built on the Castle Hill in Meissen, as a residence for the royal household. Elisabeth was a key influencing factor for the careful education of her children and especially their scientific training.[2] The marriage of the royal couple was seen as happy and Ernest loved his wife dearly.[3]
The Princess, who is considered the matriarch of the Ernestine line of the House of Wettin, died after a long illness, aged 41. At the end of her life, she was bedridden and for her care a bed with wheels and a hoist was used.[4] Elisabeth died almost simultaneously with her son Adalbert and her mother-in-law Margaret.[citation needed] Ernest died in August of the same year.[citation needed] Elizabeth's son, Frederick the Wise was said to have written to Spalatin that he had ridden from one funeral to the next.[5]
Children
From their marriage with Ernest, Elizabeth had the following children:
