Christina Gyllenstierna

Christina Gyllenstierna
Christina Gyllenstierna
Born1494
DiedJanuary 1559
Hörningsholm Castle
Noble familyHouse of Gyllenstierna
Spouse(s)Sten Sture the Younger
FatherNils Eriksson Gyllenstierna
MotherSigrid Eskilsdotter (Banér)
Modern Statue of Christina Gyllenstierna at Stockholm Palace as defender of the city
16th century sculpture by the altar of Västerås Cathedral

Christina Nilsdotter Gyllenstierna of Fogelvik (Swedish: Kristina or Kerstin: 1494 – January 1559, Hörningsholm Castle) was a Swedish noblewoman. She was married to the Swedish regent Sten Sture the Younger, and led the Swedish resistance against Christian II of Denmark after the death of her spouse. In her own lifetime she was simply referred to as Fru Kristina ('Lady Christina'), but she has become known in history as Kristina Gyllenstierna because of the house of nobility to which she belonged.[1]

  1. ^ Tegenborg Falkdalen, Karin, Margareta Regina: vid Gustav Vasas sida : [en biografi över Margareta Leijonhufvud (1516-1551)], Setterblad, Stockholm, 2016