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Dec 31, 2015 · Fact# 1: Queen Christina abdicated the crown after 10 years of ruling. Queen Christina became heir-elect and queen with the death of her father, King Gustav II Adolf. She claimed her throne at the age of 18 before deciding to abdicate her position as ruler of Sweden in favor of her cousin, Charles X Gustav. Her reason was that she didn’t want ...
Sep 18, 2023 · The National Library of Sweden, also known as Kungliga biblioteket, is the largest library in the country. It holds over 20 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, and photographs, making it a treasure trove of knowledge and cultural heritage. It was founded in 1661 by Queen Christina of Sweden.
Christina was the daughter of King Sverre Sigurdsson of Norway and his Swedish queen consort, Margaret. Her father died in 1202 and her mother returned to Sweden, forced to leave Christina behind. In 1209, she married Norwegian aristocrat Philip Simonsson. She died in labour giving birth to their first child, a son, who also died soon after.
Use this image. Christina, Queen of Sweden. by Achille Devéria, printed by François Le Villain, published by Edward Bull, published by Edward Churton, after Sébastien Bourdon. hand-coloured lithograph, 1830s (1657) NPG D34628.
Oct 15, 2008 · Images. An illustration of a heart shape Donate An illustration of text ellipses. ... Memoirs of Christina, Queen of Sweden by Henry Woodhead. Publication date 2008 ...
Mar 8, 2009 · Images. An illustration of a ... The History of Christina, Queen of Sweden. by Jacques Lacombe. Publication date 1766 Publisher Printed for G. Kearsly Collection ...
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg (11 November 1599 – 28 March 1655) was Queen of Sweden from 1620 to 1632 as the wife of King Gustav II Adolph ( Gustavus Adolphus ). She was born a German princess as the daughter of John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg, and Anna, Duchess of Prussia, daughter of Albert Frederick, Duke of ...
