This woman aroused controversy while visiting the French court when she had Gian Rinaldo Monaldeschi stabbed to death for treason.
This woman was thought to be a boy just after birth because she was "hairy" and cried with a "strong, hoarse voice", prompting her father to say "She'll be clever, she has made fools of us all!" upon learning her true sex. This woman aroused controversy while visiting the French court when she had Gian Rinaldo Monaldeschi stabbed to death for treason. After winning the Torstenson War, this ruler's country was granted exemption from the (*) Sound Dues. She founded the Amaranten Order of knights and required that they not marry, reflecting her own decision not to do so. This woman authorized the settlement of New Sweden and was advised by Axel Oxenstierna. Known for employing Descartes, for 10 points, name this daughter of Gustavus Adolphus and queen of Sweden.
This woman was thought to be a boy just after birth because she was "hairy" and cried with a "strong, hoarse voice", prompting her father to say "She'll be clever, she has made fools of us all!"
Queen Christina of Sweden or Christina Vasa