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Facts

Also Known As Elizabeth • Elisabeth of Bavaria
Born December 24, 1837 • Munich • Germany
Died September 10, 1898 (aged 60) • Geneva • Switzerland
Notable Family Members spouse Franz Joseph • son Rudolf, Archduke and crown prince of Austria

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