EMPRESS AMALIA

EMPRESS AMALIA OF HUNGARY / ELEONORE MAGDALENE OF NEUBURG

Explore an exclusive collection of original documents, letters, decrees, and manuscripts from the life of Empress Amalia of Hungary, a prominent figure in 17th-century European royalty. This curated selection provides historians, collectors, and enthusiasts with an invaluable glimpse into the world of a powerful empress consort who played a significant role in Hungarian and Habsburg history. Each artifact in this collection sheds light on Amalia’s life at court, her involvement in political alliances, and her influence on cultural and religious matters within the empire. This collection preserves the legacy of a resilient and insightful empress whose actions shaped the political landscape of her time.

Empress Amalia of Hungary, also known as Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg, became empress consort through her marriage to Emperor Leopold I and dedicated herself to strengthening the Habsburg rule in Hungary. Known for her deep Catholic faith, Amalia supported various religious institutions and sought to promote Catholicism throughout the empire. Her influence extended beyond spiritual matters, as she actively engaged in securing advantageous political marriages for her children and fostering alliances that strengthened the Habsburg position in Europe. Amalia’s legacy is marked by her piety, strategic insight, and dedication to her family’s dynastic stability, contributing to the resilience and influence of the Habsburg dynasty in Central Europe.