CYMBURGIS OF MASOVIA

'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 the male line. Although unlikely, it has been claimed that she brought the famous Habsburg jaw 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.

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Descendants

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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, Margrave of Baden-Baden

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★ Genealogy of the House of Gediminas

★ Genealogy of the House of Piast