Princess Maria Elisabeth of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg was born on March 14, 1874, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She belonged to the House of Schleswig-Holstein, a branch of the larger House of Oldenburg, which has historical ties to various European royal families. Maria Elisabeth was the daughter of Duke Friedrich Ferdinand of Schleswig-Holstein and Princess Adelaide of Schleswig-Holstein. Throughout her life, she was known for her charitable work and contributions to social causes, reflecting the values of her royal lineage. She passed away on January 22, 1950.