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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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Great Voyages: Kristina Wasa, Queen of Sweden A quote and biographical timeline of this scholarly monarch. oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/philosophers/wasa.html

Columbia Encyclopedia: Christina Concise article on the Swedish queen, from the 2001 edition of this reference work. www.bartleby.com/65/ch/Christina.html

Philosophers: Christina of Sweden Very short biography. www.trincoll.edu/depts/phil/philo/phils/christina.html

FOLDOC: Kristina Wasa Short article from the philosophical database. lgxserver.uniba.it/lei/foldop/foldoc.cgi?Kristina+Wasa

Queen Christina of Sweden A detailed illustrated biography, including commentary on the movie. www.windweaver.com/christina/christina.htm

Catholic Encyclopedia: Christina Alexandra Biographical article by P. Wittman. www.newadvent.org/cathen/03722a.htm

Swedish History: Queen Kristina Two articles focusing on her role as a ruler. www.utb.boras.se/../../../../articles/greatpow/greatp10.htm

Wikipedia: Christina of Sweden Entry from this openly-edited encyclopedia. www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_of_Sweden

Sweden.se: Queen Christina An official factsheet on this famously independent woman. www.sweden.se/templates/FactSheet____4403.asp