Princess Elizabeth of Sweden

Elizabeth Vasa
This image was long considered to be of her sister-in-law Queen Catherine but is now assumed to be of Elizabeth, with the text on the painting added later. It was probably painted in about 1580 when Elizabeth was engaged.
Born5 April 1549
Kungsör, Sweden
Died20 November 1597(1597-11-20) (aged 48)
Stockholm, Sweden
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Spouse
(m. 1581; died 1592)
IssueMargaret Elisabeth, Duchess of Mecklenburg
HouseVasa
FatherGustav I of Sweden
MotherMargaret Leijonhufvud

Princess Elizabeth of Sweden (also known as Elisabet Gustavsdotter Vasa; 5 April 1549 – 20 November 1597), was a Swedish princess, and a duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Gadebusch by marriage to Christopher, Duke of Mecklenburg-Gadebusch. She was a daughter of King Gustav I of Sweden and his second spouse, Queen Margaret.