Christina of Holstein-Gottorp
Christina of Holstein-Gottorp (13 April 1573 in Kiel – 8 December 1625 at Gripsholm Castle) was Queen of Sweden as the second wife of King Charles IX. She served as regent in 1605, during the absence of her spouse, and in 1611, during the minority of her son, King Gustav II Adolph.
| Christina of Holstein-Gottorp | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Sweden | |
| Tenure | 22 March 1604 – 30 October 1611 |
| Coronation | 15 March 1607 |
| Born | 13 April 1573 Kiel |
| Died | 8 December 1625 (aged 52) Gripsholm Castle |
| Spouse | Charles IX of Sweden (m. 1592; died 1611) |
| Issue | Princess Christina Gustav II Adolf of Sweden Princess Maria Elizabeth, Duchess of Östergötland Prince Charles Philip, Duke of Södermanland |
| House | Holstein-Gottorp |
| Father | Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp |
| Mother | Christine of Hesse |
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