Christina, queen of Sweden (1626-1689)
The daughter of Gustavus II, she was queen of Sweden 1632-54, attracting Descartes to her
court. Childless, she abdicated in favor of her cousin, Charles X, and retired to
Rome.
The daughter of Gustavus II, she was queen of Sweden 1632-54, attracting Descartes to her
court. Childless, she abdicated in favor of her cousin, Charles X, and retired to
Rome.