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| Elizabeth in 1642, by Gerrit von Honthorst |
Well, as so often happens, one mention, accidentally noted, leads me in a new direction from that originally embarked upon. In this case, to Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662) ~ often called the Winter Queen for the season of her and her husband's short reign. As it turns out, this little-known woman, in addition to leading a remarkable (not always easy) life, was a remarkable individual. She spoke several languages fluently; she was a philosopher, corresponding with Descartes and, evidently, helped him hone his theories; after entering a convent, she eventually became the abbess, overseeing about 7,000 people and all their many holdings: http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/philosophers/Elisabeth.html and http://www.women-philosophers.com/Elizabeth-of-Bohemia.html
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