Wasa, Kristina W Philosophers

Queen Kristina (Christina) Wasa of Sweden, 1626-1689. An early modern philosopher and patron of philosophy, who followed the teachings of Gassendi most closely, but also corresponded with and received Descartes. She abdicated the throne rather than undergo marriage. Her life was the subject of the 1933 movie Queen Christina, starring Greta Garbo.

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• - Very short biography.
  
• - A detailed illustrated biography, including commentary on the movie.
  
• - An official factsheet on this famously independent woman.
  
• - A quote and biographical timeline of this scholarly monarch.
  
• - Concise article on the Swedish queen, from the 2001 edition of this reference work.
  
• - Short article from the philosophical database.
  
• - Entry from this openly-edited encyclopedia.
  
• - Two articles focusing on her role as a ruler.
  
• - Biographical article by P. Wittman.
  
  

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