Christina of Holstein-Gottorp Royalty

Christina of Holstein-Gottorp (13 April 1573 in Kiel – 8 December 1625 at Gripsholm Castle) was a Queen Consort of Sweden as consort of king Charles IX of Sweden, mother of king Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, and a Regent of Sweden. She served as regent in 1605, during the absence of her spouse, and in 1611, during the minority of her son.

Personal facts

Christina of Holstein-Gottorp
Birth dateApril 13, 1573
Birth place
Kiel
Date of deathDecember 08, 1625
Place of death
Gripsholm Castle
Parents
Adolf Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
Christine of Hesse
Spouse
Charles IX of Sweden
TitleQueen consort of Sweden

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Royalty

From1604
To1611

Topical connections

Adolf Duke of Holstein-GottorpRoyalty
Beatrice of BavariaRoyalty
Adalbert SchneeMilitary person

Christina of Holstein-Gottorp on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://sok.riksarkivet.se/SBL/Presentation.aspx?id=11772