Eleonora Gonzaga (1598–1655)
Eleonora Gonzaga (23 September 1598 – 27 June 1655), was born a princess of Mantua as a member of the House of Gonzaga, and by marriage to Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor, was Holy Roman Empress, German Queen, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia.
| Eleonora Gonzaga | |
|---|---|
| Holy Roman Empress | |
| Tenure | 2 February 1622 – 15 February 1637 |
| Coronation | 7 November 1627 |
| Born | 23 September 1598 Mantua, Duchy of Mantua |
| Died | 27 June 1655 (aged 56) Vienna, Archduchy of Austria |
| Spouse | Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor |
| House | Gonzaga |
| Father | Vincenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua |
| Mother | Eleonora de' Medici |
Nicknamed the Elder (German: Ältere) to distinguish herself from her namesake great-niece, during her tenure, the Imperial court in Vienna became one of the centers of European Baroque music. As empress, Eleanora was a supporter of the Counter-Reformation.
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