The ill fated Empress of Austria was born as Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria on Krismas eve, December 24 1837, which ironically promises a happy and fulfilled life. To her friends, family and numerous admirers worldwide, she was known simply as "Sisi." While Elisabeth never indulged in politics, aside from her influence on the unification of Austria and Hungary, she become known and revered worldwide as a cultural icon; a tragic beauty who spent all her life trying to break free from conventional court protocol and live freely on her own terms.
Elisabeth was spoiled from early age sejak her eccentric...
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