Cymburgis of Masovia

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Cymburgis, also Cimburgis, Zimburga, Cimburga or Cymbarka of Masovia (Warsaw, 1394 or 1397 – September 28, 1429 in Türnitz, Lower Austria) daughter of Siemowit IV and Alexandra, was the wife of Ernest the Iron and thus a Duchess of Austria from of the Styrian-Inner Austrian line.

As the mother of Emperor Frederick III she became the ancestor of all later Habsburgs, as only his line of the family survived in male line. Although unlikely, it has been claimed that she brought the famous Habsburg lip into the family, a particular physical characteristic of most members of the family for many generations until the 18th century. It can even be recognized in some of her distant descendants today (though not as markedly), e.g. in King Juan Carlos I of Spain.

She was also known for her exceptional strength, which she showed by e.g. pulling iron nails from walls with bare hands. Strength also distinguished one of her descendants, August the Strong.

[edit] Descendants

5 children died at young age
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor (1415-1493), Emperor
Margaretha II of Austria (1416-1486) - married to Frederick II, Elector of Saxony, Duke of Saxony
Albrecht VI of Austria (1418-1463)
Katharina (1420-1493) - married to Charles I of Baden Margrave of Baden