Empress of Germany
" . . . Judith, accused of dissolute manners, prevailed over the weakness of her husband, and blinded him with respect to her conduct. He loaded with favours the Aquitan Bernard, duke of Septimania, son of his ancient tutor,William au Court Nez: Bernard passed for the lover of Judith, and was said to be the father of the young Charles; Louis made him his sole counsellor and prime minister. . . ." (de Bonnechose: 61)
Wife of: Sigmund, Holy Roman Emperor.
Physical appearance & personal qualities.
" . . . When describing her looks, Piccolomini talks about a woman of pale, almost snow white skin and of a beautiful physical constitution. Furthermore, Barbara knew several languages, had an unusually profound education, and displayed an interest for politics and diplomacy. Misogyny is therefore another explanation why such a versatile woman had a so bad reputation from the Middle Ages, which was carried on by history up until the recent years." (The Perquisite of a Medieval Wedding: Barbara of Cilli’s Acquisition of Wealth, Power, and Lands @Medievalists.net)
Her lovers were:
1) Heinrich von Osterreich.
2) John Wallinroth.
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Her lover was:
Count Gotz von Seckendorff.
"The relationship between the 'English sportsman' Seckendorff and the Crown Princess, later the Empress Frederick, was once one of the great scandals of Imperial Germany; today it is almost forgotten...." (Rohl: 667)
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