Princess Maria Elizabeth of Sweden

Swedish royal and daughter of King Charles IX

Princess Maria Elizabeth of Sweden - Swedish royal and daughter of King Charles IX
Born

March 10th, 1596
429 years ago

Died

1618
407 years ago — 22 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sweden

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Born in 1596, the daughter of King Charles IX of Sweden and Queen Christina of Sweden, this royal figure played a significant role in the Swedish court. She was part of the royal lineage during a tumultuous period in Sweden's history, marked by political strife and the Thirty Years' War. Her life reflected the complexities of royal duties and the expectations placed upon members of the royal family. Little is documented about her personal endeavors, but her birth into the royal family positioned her within the influential circles of her time.

Being the daughter of King Charles IX of Sweden

Belonging to the House of Vasa

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