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{{Short description|Queen consort of Bohemia from 1278 to 1285}}
'''Kunigunda Rostislavna''' of the [[House of Chernigov]], daughter of ruler of [[Slavonia]] (1245 - 9 September 1285) (whom some genealogistist inconsistently dub as Kunigunda of [[Halych]]) was [[Queen consort]] of Bohemia and its [[regent]] 1278-85.
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'''Kunigunda Rostislavna''' (c. 1245 – 9 September 1285; [[Czech language|Czech]]: ''Kunhuta Uherská'' or ''Kunhuta Haličská'') was [[Queen consort]] of [[Bohemia]] and its [[regent]] from 1278 until her death. She was a member of the [[House of Chernigov]], and a daughter of [[Rostislav Mikhailovich]].
She was born (presumably in Russia in the domains of her paternal grandfather [[Michael of Chernigov]], grand prince of Kiev) as a daughter of [[Rostislav Mihailovich]], the future ruler of Belgrade and Slavonia, and his wife Anna of Hungary.


==Family==
After the death of her paternal grandfather, the family relocated in Hungary, where her maternal grandfather [[Bela IV of Hungary]] made her father governor of certain Serbian-speaking regions in Danube valley. In 1256, her father proclaimed himself [[King of Bulgaria]] but did not remain there to keep that kingdom.
She was presumably born in [[Ruthenia]], in the domains of her paternal grandfather [[Michael of Chernigov]]. Her grandfather was the last [[Grand Prince of Kiev]], who was deposed not by a more powerful prince but by the [[Mongol Empire]]. Her parents were [[Rostislav Mikhailovich]], future ruler of Belgrade and Slavonia, and his wife [[Anna of Hungary (b.1226)|Anna of Hungary]]. After the death of her father's father, Kunigunda's family relocated to Hungary, where her mother's father, [[Béla IV of Hungary]], made her father governor of certain Serbian-speaking regions in the [[Danube]] Valley. Her father proclaimed himself [[Emperor of Bulgaria]] in 1256 but did not stay there to defend his title.


== Marriage ==
She was married in Bratislava in 25 October 1261 to King [[Premysl Otakar II of Bohemia]] (ca 1233- 1278), who had just divorced from his first wife, the elderly [[Margaret, Duchess of Austria]] (c 1204 - 1266). Otakar needed heirs, which he was not able to get of his earlier, barren wife.


Kunigunda was married – as a token of alliance from her maternal grandfather Béla – to King [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]] (ca. 1233 – 1278) in [[Pressburg]] (now Bratislava) on 25 October 1261. Ottokar was paternally a member of the [[Přemyslid dynasty]] whose marriage to [[Margaret, Duchess of Austria]] (ca. 1204 – 1266) was annulled.
Margaret was kept in Bohemia. Genuine heirs of the Babenberg asserted their rights against king Otakar in Austria. The young Kunigunda's grandfather Bela IV has been Otakar's rival.


Kunigunda, 41 years Margaret's junior, bore Ottokar several children including:
Kunigunda bore Otakar several children, the youngest of them being his only legitimate son [[Wenceslaus II, King of Bohemia|Wenceslaus]] (Vaclav, 1271-1305).
* [[Kunigunde of Bohemia]] (January, 1265 – 27 November 1321). Married [[Boleslaus II of Masovia]].
* Agnes of Bohemia (5 September 1269 – 17 May 1296). Married [[Rudolf II, Duke of Austria]].
* [[Wenceslaus II of Bohemia]] (17 September 1271 – 21 June 1305).


== Queen and regent of Bohemia ==
The Czech king Otakar tried in 1278 to recover his lands lost to [[Rudolf I of Germany]]. He found allies and collected a large army, but he was defeated by Rudolph and killed at the [[Battle of Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen]] on the [[March (river)|March]] on [[August 26]], [[1278]].


However, the peace between Bohemia and Hungary ended after 10 years, when Kunigunda's uncle Stephen came to power as the King of Hungary.
[[Moravia]] was subdued and its government entrusted to Rudolph's representatives, leaving Kunigunda, now Queen Regent of Bohemia in control of only the province surrounding Prague, while the young Wenceslaus' betrothal to one of Rudolf's daughters, Judith, was confirmed.


In 1278, King Ottokar tried to recover his lands lost to [[Rudolph I of Germany]] in 1276. He made allies and collected a large army, but he was defeated by Rudolph and killed at the [[Battle of Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen]] on the [[March (river)|March]] on 26 August 1278.
Kunigunda married secondly a Bohemian magnate, Zavis, Lord of Falkenstejna and Rozmberka in Prague 2 June 1284. Zavish survived her, married again, and was executed on 24 August 1290.


[[Moravia]] was subdued and its government entrusted to Rudolph's representatives, leaving Kunigunda, now Queen Regent of Bohemia in control of only the province surrounding [[Prague]], while the young Wenceslaus was betrothed and married to one of Rudolph's daughters, Judith.
Kunigunda's son Venceslas II kept the kingdom of Bohemia, and additionally, succeeded in obtaining Poland and Hungary though not very sustainably. Ultimately she is one of the pivotal ancestresses of the [[Luxembourg]] and the [[Habsburg]].


Kunigunda married secondly the Bohemian magnate [[Záviš of Falkenstein]] in Prague in 1285. However, she died only a few months later. Záviš survived her and married again to the Hungarian Princess [[Elizabeth of Hungary, Queen of Serbia|Elisabeth]]. He was executed on behalf of the King on 24 August 1290.
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[[Category:History of Hungary]]
Kunigunda's son Wenceslaus II kept the Kingdom of Bohemia, and also succeeded in obtaining Poland and Hungary although not very sustainably. Ultimately, she is one of the pivotal ancestresses of both the [[House of Luxembourg]] and the [[Habsburg]]s.
[[Category:History of the Czech Republic]]

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==Ancestors==
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|7= 7. [[Maria Laskarina]]
|8= 8. [[Vsevolod IV of Kiev]]
|9= 9. Maria of Poland
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|11= 11. Predslava Rurikovna of Kiev
|12= 12. [[Andrew II of Hungary]]
|13= 13. [[Gertrude of Merania]]
|14= 14. [[Theodore I Laskaris]]
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==Literature==
* {{cite book| author = Kateřina Charvátová| title = Václav II.: král český a polský| year = 2007| isbn = 978-80-7021-841-9 }}
* {{cite book| author = Gabriela V. Šarochová| title = Radostný úděl vdovský: královny-vdovy přemyslovských Čech| year = 2004| isbn = 80-86569-24-1 }}

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Latest revision as of 14:15, 1 December 2024

Kunigunda Rostislavna
Queen consort of Bohemia
Tenure1261–1278
Coronation1261
Bornc. 1245
?
Died9 September 1285 (aged 39–40)
Prague
Burial
Prague
Spouses
​
​
(m. 1261; died 1278)​

Záviš of Falkenstein
IssueWenceslaus II of Bohemia
Kunigunde of Bohemia
Agnes, Duchess of Austria
DynastyRurik
FatherRostislav Mikhailovich
MotherAnna of Hungary

Kunigunda Rostislavna (c. 1245 – 9 September 1285; Czech: Kunhuta Uherská or Kunhuta Haličská) was Queen consort of Bohemia and its regent from 1278 until her death. She was a member of the House of Chernigov, and a daughter of Rostislav Mikhailovich.

Family

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She was presumably born in Ruthenia, in the domains of her paternal grandfather Michael of Chernigov. Her grandfather was the last Grand Prince of Kiev, who was deposed not by a more powerful prince but by the Mongol Empire. Her parents were Rostislav Mikhailovich, future ruler of Belgrade and Slavonia, and his wife Anna of Hungary. After the death of her father's father, Kunigunda's family relocated to Hungary, where her mother's father, Béla IV of Hungary, made her father governor of certain Serbian-speaking regions in the Danube Valley. Her father proclaimed himself Emperor of Bulgaria in 1256 but did not stay there to defend his title.

Marriage

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Kunigunda was married – as a token of alliance from her maternal grandfather Béla – to King Ottokar II of Bohemia (ca. 1233 – 1278) in Pressburg (now Bratislava) on 25 October 1261. Ottokar was paternally a member of the Přemyslid dynasty whose marriage to Margaret, Duchess of Austria (ca. 1204 – 1266) was annulled.

Kunigunda, 41 years Margaret's junior, bore Ottokar several children including:

Queen and regent of Bohemia

[edit]

However, the peace between Bohemia and Hungary ended after 10 years, when Kunigunda's uncle Stephen came to power as the King of Hungary.

In 1278, King Ottokar tried to recover his lands lost to Rudolph I of Germany in 1276. He made allies and collected a large army, but he was defeated by Rudolph and killed at the Battle of Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen on the March on 26 August 1278.

Moravia was subdued and its government entrusted to Rudolph's representatives, leaving Kunigunda, now Queen Regent of Bohemia in control of only the province surrounding Prague, while the young Wenceslaus was betrothed and married to one of Rudolph's daughters, Judith.

Kunigunda married secondly the Bohemian magnate Záviš of Falkenstein in Prague in 1285. However, she died only a few months later. Záviš survived her and married again to the Hungarian Princess Elisabeth. He was executed on behalf of the King on 24 August 1290.

Kunigunda's son Wenceslaus II kept the Kingdom of Bohemia, and also succeeded in obtaining Poland and Hungary although not very sustainably. Ultimately, she is one of the pivotal ancestresses of both the House of Luxembourg and the Habsburgs.

Ancestors

[edit]

Literature

[edit]
  • Kateřina Charvátová (2007). Václav II.: král český a polský. ISBN 978-80-7021-841-9.
  • Gabriela V. Šarochová (2004). Radostný úděl vdovský: královny-vdovy přemyslovských Čech. ISBN 80-86569-24-1.
Kunigunda of Halych
Born: 1245 Died: 9 September 1285
Royal titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Margaret of Austria 		Queen consort of Bohemia
1261–1278 		Vacant
Title next held by
Judith of Habsburg
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