Swedish monarchs
Karl IX
Life period:
1550–1611
After defeating his nephew Sigismund at the Battle of Stångebro, Karl first became regent and was later proclaimed king. His second marriage to Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp resulted in the birth of Gustav (II) Adolf.
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Reign period:
1599–1611
Life period:
1573–1625
Queen Kristina exercised strong personal politics, sometimes in conflict with the country's leadership. She was the mother of Gustav II Adolf.
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