Elizabeth Lucretia, Duchess of Cieszyn

Elżbieta Lukrecja ( _cs. Alžběta Lukrécie, _de. Elisabeth Lukretia) (1 June 1599 - 19 May 1653) was the Duchess of Cieszyn. She was the daughter of Adam Wacław, Duke of Cieszyn and Elisabeth. She was the last ruler of the duchy from Piast dynasty.

After death of her brother Fryderyk Wilhelm she took over the control over the duchy, with the special agreement from Ferdinand II. [Biermann 1894, 143.] Panic 2002, 32.] In 1618 she was married against her will with Gundaker, count of Liechtenstein. [Biermann 1894, 144.]

During her rule duchy was affected by the Thirty Years' War and plundered by various forces. Foreign forces applied tough war contributions mainly on the towns. Plague and hunger also affected the duchy and many citizens died. In result the duchy was broken economically and demographically. Duchy entered the stage of deep stagnation.

After her death the duchy was ruled directly by Habsburg rulers.

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References

* cite book
last = Biermann
first = Gottlieb
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title = Geschichte des Herzogthums Teschen
publisher = Verlag und Hofbuchhandlung Karl Prochaska
date = 1894
location = Teschen
pages =
url = http://www.kc-cieszyn.pl/biblioteka/strony/ramka.php?autor=biermann&licz=1
doi =
oclc = 34926439

* cite book
last = Panic
first = Idzi
authorlink=Idzi Panic
coauthors =
title = Poczet Piastów i Piastówien cieszyńskich
publisher = Urząd Miejski
date = 2002
location = Cieszyn
pages =
url =
doi =
isbn = 83-917095-4-X