On This Day

Elizabeth Báthory is born

Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, known for hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, was born on 1560-08-07.

Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, known for hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, was born on 1560-08-07. Countess Elizabeth Báthory of Ecsed was a Hungarian noblewoman and serial killer from the powerful House of Báthory, who owned land in the Kingdom of Hungary (now Slovakia). Báthory and four of her servants were accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women from 1590 to 1610.

Historical Significance

Elizabeth Báthory is Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer.

Key People

Elizabeth Báthory

countess and alleged serial killer

Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer

Events Before

  1. Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London

    Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.

  2. Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands

    Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands

  3. England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis

    England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis

  4. Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis

    Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis

  5. Scottish Protestants under John Knox uprise against queen mother Mary

    Scottish Protestants under John Knox uprise against queen mother Mary

Events After

  1. William I of Orange (28) weds for a second time to Anna, Duchess of Saxony (16); divorce in 1571

    William I of Orange (28) weds for a second time to Anna, Duchess of Saxony (16); divorce in 1571

  2. By Edict of Orleans French persecution of Huguenots is suspended

    The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559.

  3. The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroyin

    The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroying its bells and roof

  4. Menas, Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats a revolt in Emfraz

    Menas (Ge'ez: ሜናስ, romanized: mēnās) or Minas, throne name Admas Sagad I (Ge’ez: አድማስ ሰገድ, died 1563), was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1559 until his death in 1563, and a member of the Solomonic...

  5. "Trinity Church" (now Saint Basil's Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia, built to commemorate defeat of the Mong

    "Trinity Church" (now Saint Basil's Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia, built to commemorate defeat of the Mongols at battle of Kazan

More from the 1560s

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 7, 1560?
Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, known for hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, was born on 1560-08-07. Countess Elizabeth Báthory of Ecsed was a Hungarian noblewoman and serial killer from the powerful House of Báthory, who owned land in the Kingdom of Hungary (now Slovakia). Báthory and four of her servants were accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women from 1590 to 1610.
Why is Elizabeth Báthory is born significant?
Elizabeth Báthory is Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer.
Who was involved in Elizabeth Báthory is born?
Key figures include Elizabeth Báthory (countess and alleged serial killer).

Explore More