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Christina was a Queen of Sweden who lived during the 17th century. As Christina ruled in her own right, she may be called a ‘queen regnant’. Christina inherited the Swedish throne about a month before her sixth birthday. At the age of 18, she was allowed to rule in her own right, though her coronation would only take place some years later.
Then, in 1654, at the age of 27, Christina decided to abdicate, and moved to Rome. Apart from her rule in Sweden, Christina is also remembered for a number of other things, including her ‘abnormal’ pursuits, i.e. activities which were at that time reserved for males such as hunting and sports, her patronage of the arts, and (perhaps less so) as a philosopher.
Early Life
Christina was born on December 8, 1626 (according to the Julian calendar) in Stockholm, Sweden. Her father was Gustav II Adolf, the King of Sweden, whilst her mother was a German princess by the name of Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg. On November 6, 1632 (again based on the Julian calendar), Christina’s father was killed at the Battle of Lützen.
At that point of time, Christina was Gustav’s only surviving legitimate child, and was the only member of the Swedish royal family who was eligible to inherit the throne. Therefore, following the death of her father on the battlefield, Christina was made “by the Grace of God, Queen of the Swedes, Goths (or Geats) and Wends”.
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. (Public Domain)
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