QUEEN CHRISTINA

• Born: December 18, 1626
• Died: April 19, 1689
• Nationality: Swedish
• Profession: Royalty

Christina, a member of the House of Vasa, was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. She succeeded her father Gustavus Adolphus upon his death at the Battle of Lützen, but began ruling the Swedish Empire when she reached the age of 18.