Elisabeth von Wittelsbach was born on December 24, 1837 in Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria [now Bavaria, Germany]. She died on September 10, 1898 in Geneva, Switzerland.
She and her family spelled her nickname "Sisi", not "Sissi" like in the eponymous popular movie trilogy.
She had a tattoo of an anchor on her neck.
Her favorite treat was violet sorbet.
In contrast to other women of her time, she rejected the use of heavy make-up and perfumes, as she wished to showcase her natural beauty. Only her hair was being sprayed with fragrance essences.
Even after four pregnancies she maintained her weight at approximately 50 kg (110 pounds, 7 st 12 lbs) for the rest of her life. She achieved this through fasting and exercise, such as gymnastics and riding.