Wasa, Kristina Philosophers Philosophy

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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• Wikipedia: Christina of Sweden - Entry from this openly-edited encyclopedia.
• Great Voyages: Kristina Wasa, Queen of Sweden - A quote and biographical timeline of this scholarly philosophers monarch.
• Catholic Encyclopedia: Christina Alexandra - Biographical article by P. Wittman.
• Queen Christina of Sweden - A detailed illustrated biography, including commentary on the w movie.
• Columbia Encyclopedia: Christina - Concise article on the Swedish queen, from the 2001 edition of this reference work.
• Philosophers: Christina of Sweden - Very short biography.
• FOLDOC: Kristina Wasa - Short article from the philosophical database.

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