Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689). Succeeded to the throne in 1632. Abdicated in 1654 so that she could practice her Roman Catholic faith to which she had converted, Sweden being a Protestant country. Engraving of Christina on horseback in Rome under her new name, Maria Christina Alexandra.

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Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689). Succeeded to the throne in 1632. Abdicated in 1654 so that she could practice her Roman Catholic faith to which she had converted, Sweden being a Protestant country. Engraving of Christina on horseback in Rome under her new name, Maria Christina Alexandra.

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