List of Famous people named Eleonor

Similar names: Eleonora, Eleonore. Here are some famous Eleonors:

Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg

First Name Eleonor

Born on January 6, 1655

Died on January 19, 1720 (aged 65)

Born in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia

Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg was a princess of the House of Wittelsbach who became Holy Roman Empress, German Queen, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia as the third and final wife of Leopold I. Before her marriage and during her widowhood, she led an ascetic and monastic life, translating the Bible from Latin to German and defended the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. Reputed to be one of the most educated and virtuous women of her time, Eleanore took part in the political affairs during the reign of her husband and sons, especially regarding court revenue and foreign relationships. She served as regent for a few months in 1711, period in which she signed the Treaty of Szatmár, which recognized the rights of her descendants to the Hungarian throne.

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Eleonor Bruno

First Name Eleonor

Born on October 6, 1913

Died on December 24, 2004 (aged 91)

Born in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

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Eleonor Fitzmaurice

First Name Eleonor

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