Elisabeth von Thüringen - Zwischen geistlichen und weltlicher Weiblichkeit

For centuries Elisabeth of Thuringia has been known as a saviour of the beggars, widows and orphans. As a member of the high nobility, she enjoyed many privileges, but she aspired a life in poverty. She was in a conflict between her beliefs and social conventions. The aim of this work ist to show this opposition in the life of Elisabeth. The investigation of different life areas demonstrate the dichotomy of Elisabeth in her role as a spiritual woman on the one hand, and as a secular ruler on the other. Therefore, Elisabeths relationship with family, her obligations as a wife and her unconventional activities will also be considered for it as well as how she used her power as a member of the aristocracy. Finally, the last phase of Elisabeths life shows a change: As a widow, she was determined by strict religious practice and the repressions through her confessor Konrad. After all, she completely turned away from profane life.Arbeit an der Bibliothek noch nicht eingelangt - Daten nicht geprüftAbweichender Titel laut Übersetzung des Verfassers/der VerfasserinKarl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Diplomarbeit, 2019(VLID)458705