Ida Ferenczy was born 165 years ago, on 7th, April, 1839 in Kecskemét. She was the lady companion of Queen Elizabeth. Her life is closely related to the beloved Queen surrounded by legends in her life. It was unprecedented among the strict rules of the court how she managed to get close to the queen despite her social background. She was not only the confidential and lady companion of the future queen, but also functioned as an anchor between her and the political and cultural elite of the country.