Background
Her mother died in childbirth in 1913, leaving a son, Jobst.
Her mother died in childbirth in 1913, leaving a son, Jobst.
Her family lived in Thüringia at Behringen Castle. Her education left her with a lifetime love of music, particularly Mozart, as well as a fondness for literature, which helped sustain her through difficult times. Elisabeth and Charles eventually separated, but were never officially divorced.
Unlike her "more glamorous" children, Elisabeth largely stayed out of headlines during her lifetime.