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2 unusual facts about Christina Gyllenstierna


Högvaktsterrassen

In 1921, it was suggested the street should be named Kristina Gyllenstiernas skans ("Sconce of. .") after Christina Gyllenstierna (1494–1559), wife of Sten Sture the Younger (1493–1520), who's statue, found nearby at the time, reminded of her bravely defence of the palace against the Danish army in 1520.

Swedish National Socialist Party

The women's organization of the party was called Kristina Gyllenstierna (named after a historical character with the same name).


Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa

During the royal couple's trips around the country, Ebba, alongside Christina Gyllenstierna, was frequently given the responsibility for the royal children, such as for example in 1540, when they were left in her care in Örebro Castle, while the king and queen visited Älvsborg.


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