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  1. 2 days ago · His mother, and later Hedwig Eleonora, both supported and worked for his right to be considered heir of Sweden after his childless uncle. [21] Ulrika Eleonora was forced by the Estates to sign the 1719 Instrument of Government , which ended the absolute monarchy and made the Riksdag of the Estates the highest organ of the state and reduced the ...

  2. Apr 23, 2024 · Ulrika Eleonora ("the younger", 1688–1741), who succeeded her brother on the Swedish throne; no issue; Ulrika Eleonora (the elder) was sickly, and the many child births eventually broke her. When she became seriously ill, in 1693, Charles finally dedicated his time and care to her.

  3. May 4, 2024 · Regency of Princess Ulrika Eleonora (later Queen Ulrika Eleonora; 30 November 1718 – 23 January 1719) Ulrika Eleonora: 23 January 1719 – 24 March 1720 (1 year, 2 months and 1 day) Daughter of Charles XI, elected as successor of her childless brother Frederick of Hesse-Cassel (king 1720–1751) (childless) 23 January 1688 – 24 November ...

  4. Apr 14, 2024 · The most prominent member of this branch at the Swedish court was Carl Gustaf’s daughter, Ulrika Elisabet, known as ‘Ulla’, who was a Maid of Honour to Queen Lovisa Ulrika from 1764, but became the favourite, and (probable?) mistress, of her husband, King Adolf Frederick.

  5. Apr 28, 2024 · Disguising herself as a man to escape marriage and finding herself falling in love and marrying a woman in her new life, this Swedish queer woman has an extensive list of complications that add to her storied life. Born in 1683 in Svenarum, Stålhammar broke gender roles from a young age.

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  7. Apr 28, 2024 · Sweden lost its monarchy in the 18th century when Queen Ulrika Eleonara was forced to sign the 1719 Instrument of Government. This document ended the absolute monarchy and established the Riksdag of the Estates as the highest governing body of the state.

  8. 4 days ago · Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. Mother. Christine of Hesse. Christina of Holstein-Gottorp (13 April 1573 in Kiel – 8 December 1625 at Gripsholm Castle) was Queen of Sweden as the second wife of King Charles IX. She served as regent in 1605, during the absence of her spouse, and in 1611, during the minority of her son, King Gustav II Adolph .

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