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Mar 16, 2023 · Queen, Arts Patron, & Political Conniver. A controversial figure in her time who rejected norms and etiquette, Christina, Queen of Sweden, had a fascinating life full of political twists and turns. In an essay written in 1976, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich wrote, “well-behaved women seldom make history.”.
Learn Christina of Sweden facts for kids. Christina (18 December [O.S. 8 December] 1626 – 19 April 1689) reigned as Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. She was the only surviving legitimate child of King Gustav II Adolph and his wife Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg.
Most of Sweden's national library and royal archives were destroyed when the castle burned in 1697. Christina was born in the royal castle Tre Kronor on 18 December [ O.S. 8 December] 1626. Her parents were the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus and his German wife, Maria Eleonora. Gustavus shared Maria's interest in architecture and her love of music.
Christina of Sweden Facts Long Live the Queen. Christina was born in Tre Kronor Castle, the ancient palace in the city of Stockholm, where she entered life in the lap of luxury. Christina's father was King Gustav Adolphus of Sweden and his wife was Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg. But as Christina's chilling childhood proves, all the money in the ...
Sep 27, 2005 · Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric Paperback – Illustrated, September 27, 2005 by Veronica Buckley (Author) 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 156 ratings
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The groundbreaking new biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, Christina Alexandra, Queen of Sweden. In 1654, to the astonishment and dismay of her court, Christina Alexandra announced her abdication in favour of her cousin, Charles.
The groundbreaking biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, Christina Alexandra, Queen of Sweden.In 1654, to the astonishment and dismay of her court, Christina Alexandra announced her abdication in favour of her cousin, Charles.
