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Elizabeth (Queen of Bohemia born)

Queen of Bohemia; born in Scotland, Aug. 19, 1596. She forms the connecting link between the ancient royal families of England and ELIZABETH Scotland and the present reigning dynasty. Daughter of James VI. of Scotland and I. of England, she married in 1613 Frederick V., Elector Palatine, who in 1619 was chosen King of Bohemia.

Through her daughter Sophia, Electress of Hanover, she became the grandmother of George I. of Great Britain. She died in England, Feb. 13, 1662.