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Queen Christina of Sweden was queen of Sweden, ruling in her own right, when she converted to Roman Catholicism and abdicated her throne.
Queen Christina of Sweden
A profile of Queen Christina of Sweden, with links to more resources. She's famous -- or infamous -- for ruling Sweden in her own right, being raised as a boy, rumors of lesbianism and an affair with an Italian cardinal, and her abdication of the Swedish throne.
Queen Christina of Sweden Quotes
Quotes by Queen Christina of Sweden - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Queen Christina of Sweden - Picture
A picture of Queen Christina of Sweden, 17th century ruler and patron of the arts.

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