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Kristina Of Sweden Collection

Kristina of Sweden was a remarkable and unconventional queen who ruled during the 17th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787 Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787 Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Queen Christina, c1640. Creator: Sébastien Bourdon

Queen Christina, c1640. Creator: Sébastien Bourdon
Queen Christina, c1640

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s. Creator: School of Jacob Heinrich Elbfas

Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s. Creator: School of Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince

Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Kristina as Minerva. Creator: Justus van Egmont

Kristina as Minerva. Creator: Justus van Egmont
Kristina as Minerva

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas

Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Queen Christina as Minerva, 1654. Creator: Justus van Egmont

Queen Christina as Minerva, 1654. Creator: Justus van Egmont
Queen Christina as Minerva, 1654

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden. Creator: Unknown

Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden. Creator: Unknown
Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650. Creator: Anon

Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650. Creator: Anon
Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden, Unknown date

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 - 1689), 1650. Creator: David Beck

Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 - 1689), 1650. Creator: David Beck
Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 - 1689), 1650

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden. Creator: Queen Christina

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden. Creator: Queen Christina
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, unknown date

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church... early 18th century

Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church... early 18th century. Creator: Angelo Trevisani
Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church and Pope Alexander VII, early 18th century

Background imageKristina Of Sweden Collection: Queen Christina, c17th century. Creator: Wolfgang Heimbach

Queen Christina, c17th century. Creator: Wolfgang Heimbach
Queen Christina, c17th century


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Kristina of Sweden was a remarkable and unconventional queen who ruled during the 17th century. Known for her intelligence, wit, and love of learning, she defied societal norms by rejecting marriage and embracing a life dedicated to intellectual pursuits. Kristina's reign was marked by political intrigue and cultural advancements, as she surrounded herself with artists, scholars, and philosophers. Despite facing opposition from her conservative advisors and religious leaders, Kristina remained steadfast in her beliefs and pursued alliances with foreign powers to strengthen Sweden's position on the world stage. Her decision to abdicate the throne in favor of her cousin shocked Europe but allowed her the freedom to pursue her passions for art, literature, and philosophy. Kristina's legacy lives on through the many reforms she implemented during her rule, including improvements in education, infrastructure, and trade. She remains a symbol of female empowerment and individualism in a time when women were expected to conform to traditional roles. Kristina of Sweden will always be remembered as a trailblazer who dared to challenge conventions and leave an indelible mark on history.