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Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi"

Duchess Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie in Bavaria (24 December 1837 – 10 September 1898) was Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary from her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I on 24 April 1854 until her assassination in 1898.

Elisabeth was born into the royal Bavarian House of Wittelsbach. Nicknamed Sisi (also Sissi), she enjoyed an informal upbringing before marrying Emperor Franz Joseph I at the age of sixteen. The marriage thrust her into the much more formal Habsburg court life, for which she was unprepared and which she found uncongenial. Early in the marriage she was at odds with her mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophie, who took over the rearing of Elisabeth's daughters, one of whom, Sophie, died in infancy. The birth of a son, Crown Prince Rudolf, to the imperial couple improved Elisabeth's standing at court, but her health suffered under the strain, and she would often visit Hungary for its more relaxed environment. She came to develop a deep kinship with Hungary, and helped to bring about the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary in 1867.

The death of Elisabeth's only son and his mistress Mary Vetsera in a murder–suicide at his hunting lodge at Mayerling in 1889 was a blow from which the Empress never recovered. She withdrew from court duties and travelled widely, unaccompanied by her family. In 1890, she had the palace Achilleion built on the Greek island of Corfu. The palace featured an elaborate mythological motif, and served as a refuge which Elisabeth visited often. She was obsessively concerned with maintaining her youthful figure and beauty, which were already legendary during her lifetime. In 1897, her sister Sophie died in an accidental fire at the Bazar de la Charité charity event in Paris. While travelling in Geneva in 1898, Elisabeth was mortally wounded by an Italian anarchist named Luigi Lucheni. Her tenure of 44 years was the longest of any Austrian empress.

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Some of their strengths

Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Hardworking, Loyal, Optimistic, Intense, Passionate, Intuitive, and Independent.

Smart and Hardworking

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" is someone who is a smart, hardworking, reliable, and loyal person, who is detail-oriented and orderly, but also generous and optimistic. A person who is known for being fun and creative.

Warm and Caring

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.

Independent and Organized

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.

A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.

Charismatic and Instinctual

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.

They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.

Patient and Perseverent

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" tends to be someone who is patient, faithful, hardworking and persistent, and who wants to achieve a lot in life. Who tends to be rather private when it comes to expressing feelings, enjoys being independent and self-sufficient, and who is not afraid of any obstacle.

Some of Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi"'s challenges

While Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" can be Suspicious, Stubborn, Complicated, Brusque, Difficult, Perfectionist, and Domineering.

Suspicious and Stubborn

One of Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi"'s key challenges is that they are someone who can be suspicious and stubborn.

Domineering and Impatient

Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.

Callous and Stubborn

Finally, Empress of Austria Elisabeth "Sissi" also can come across as cold and unemotional, be too dismissive of others' opinions, and be overly suspicious, selfish and crafty.

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