Christina, Queen of Sweden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Christina, Queen of Sweden born?December 18, 1626
2. When did Christina, Queen of Sweden die?April 19, 1689 (age 62)
3. Where was Christina, Queen of Sweden born?Stockholm, Sweden
4. What is the career?Queen of Sweden (1632–1654), Intellectual, Philosopher, Patron of the Arts
5. Who was Christina of Sweden?She was a queen of Sweden who loved books and learning more than ruling. She became queen when she was only six years old after her father died. She studied many languages and became a great scholar.
6. How did Christina become queen?She was chosen to be queen when her father, a powerful king, died. Because she was only six, her family and advisors made sure she learned to rule. She was given a special education like boys to prepare her for the throne.

Thirty Years' War: A major European conflict fought primarily in Central Europe from 1618 to 1648.
Catholicism: The largest denomination of Christianity, with the Pope as its supreme head.
Baroque: A highly ornate and dramatic style of art, architecture, and music popular in Europe from the early 17th to mid-18th century.