Elizabeth of Bavaria, Duchess of Austria

Elizabeth of Bavaria (c. 1306 – 25 March 1330) was the first wife of Otto, Duke of Austria. She was the daughter of Stephen I, Duke of Bavaria and Jutta of Schweidnitz.

Elizabeth of Bavaria
16th century portrait of Elizabeth of Bavaria by Anton Boys.
Duchess consort of Austria
TenureJanuary 1330 - 25 March 1330
Bornc. 1306
Died25 March 1330
Vienna, Austria
Burial
SpouseOtto, Duke of Austria
IssueFrederick II
Leopold II, Duke of Austria
HouseWittelsbach
FatherStephen I, Duke of Bavaria
MotherJutta of Schweidnitz

Otto and Elizabeth married on 15 May 1325 and had two children:

  • Frederick II (10 February 1327 – 11 December 1344)
  • Leopold II (1328 – 10 August 1344)

Otto acceded to the title of Duke of Austria at the death of Frederick the Fair in January 1330, but Elizabeth died two months later.