Christina of sweden biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Christina Augusta |
| Date of Birth | 18 December 1626 |
| Place of Birth | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Date of Death | 19 April 1689 |
| Place of Death | Rome, Papal States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Swedish, later stateless, resided in the Papal States |
| Education | Private tutors, extensive study of classics, languages, history, and philosophy |
| Profession | Monarch of Sweden |
| Years of Activity | 1632 - 1654 (reign) |
| Brief Information | Christina was the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654, succeeding her father, King Gustavus Adolphus. She was known for her intellectual pursuits and her patronage of the arts and sciences, attracting scholars to her court. In 1654, she abdicated the throne and converted to Catholicism, moving to Rome where she lived out the remainder of her life. |