Anne of Bohemia
Anne of Bohemia (11 May 1366 – 7 June 1394), also known as Anne of Luxembourg, was Queen of England as the first wife of King Richard II. A member of the House of Luxembourg, she was the eldest daughter of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and Elizabeth of Pomerania. Her death at the age of 28 was believed to have been caused by plague.
| Anne of Bohemia | |
|---|---|
14th century manuscript of Anne's coronation | |
| Queen consort of England | |
| Tenure | 20 January 1382 – 7 June 1394 |
| Coronation | 22 January 1382 |
| Born | 11 May 1366 Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia |
| Died | 7 June 1394 (aged 28) Sheen Palace, England |
| Burial | 3 August 1394 Westminster Abbey, London |
| Spouse |
Richard II of England
(m. 1382) |
| House | Luxembourg |
| Father | Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor |
| Mother | Elizabeth of Pomerania |
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