Elizabeth the Cuman
Elizabeth the Cuman (1244–1290) was the Queen consort of Stephen V of Hungary. She was regent of Hungary during the minority of her son from 1272 to 1277.
| Elizabeth the Cuman | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Hungary | |
| Tenure | 1270–1272 |
| Born | 1244 |
| Died | 1290 (aged 45–46) |
| Spouse |
Stephen V of Hungary
(m. 1253; died 1272) |
| Issue | |
| Dynasty | Terteroba |
| Father | Köten (or possibly Seyhan, a Cuman chieftain) |
The Cumans were the western tribes of the Cuman-Kipchak confederation. Her people followed a shamanist religion and were considered pagans by contemporary Christians of Europe.
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