Princess Cecilia of Sweden | |
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Margravine consort of Baden-Rodemachern | |
Tenure | 1564–1575 |
Born | 16 November 1540 Stockholm |
Died | 27 January 1627 Brussels | (aged 86)
Spouse | Christopher II, Margrave of Baden-Rodemachern |
House | Vasa |
Father | Gustav I of Sweden |
Mother | Margareta Leijonhufvud |
Swedish Royalty |
House of Vasa |
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Gustav I |
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Eric XIV |
John III |
Sigismund |
Charles IX |
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Gustavus Adolphus |
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Christina |
Cecilia of Sweden (Swedish: Cecilia Gustavsdotter Vasa) (16 November 1540 in Stockholm – 27 January 1627 in Brussels), was Princess of Sweden as the daughter of King Gustav I and his second wife, Margaret Leijonhufvud, and Margravine of Baden-Rodemachern as the wife of Christopher II, Margrave of Baden-Rodemachern. She is the most famous daughter of Gustav I, known for a courtship scandal in connection with a sister's wedding and for a lengthy stay in England under Elizabeth I where her first child was born.