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Christina of Sweden


 

Christina (Kristina) (December 18, 1626April 19, 1689), later known as Maria Christina Alexandra and sometimes Count Dohna, was Queen regnant of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. She was the only legitimate child of King Gustav II Adolf. As the heiress presumptive she succeeded her father to the throne of Sweden upon his death at the Battle of Lützen (November 6, 1632) during Sweden's intervention in Germany in the Thirty Years' War.

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December 18 - 1626 - April 19 - 1689 - Queen regnant - Sweden - 1632 - 1654 - Gustav II Adolf - Heiress presumptive - Battle of Lützen - November 6 - Thirty Years' War

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