In 1471, a new palace was built on the Castle Hill in Meissen, as a residence for the royal household.

Elisabeth was a key influencing factor for the careful education of her children and especially their scientific training.

[2] The marriage of the royal couple was seen as happy and Ernest loved his wife dearly.

[3] The Princess, who is considered the matriarch of the Ernestine line of the House of Wettin, died after a long illness, aged 41.

[citation needed] Elizabeth's son, Frederick the Wise was said to have written to Spalatin that he had ridden from one funeral to the next.