Christina Gyllenstierna

Noblewoman of Sweden and leader of resistance to Christian II of Denmark (1494-1559)
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Christina Gyllenstierna

Summary

Christina Gyllenstierna is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1494[2]. She passed away in Hörningsholm Castle[3]. She died on January 5, 1559[4]. She worked as a politician[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Christina Gyllenstierna passed away in Hörningsholm Castle[3].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna was born on January 1, 1494[2].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna died on January 5, 1559[4].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna died on January 5, 1559[7].
  • Burial took place at Trosa country church[8].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's father was Nils Eriksson (Gyllenstierna)[9].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's mother was Sigrid Eskilsdotter[10].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna was married to Sten Sture the Younger[11].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna was married to Johan Turesson[12].
  • A child of Christina Gyllenstierna was Svante Stensson Sture[13].
  • A child of Christina Gyllenstierna was Nils Stensson Sture[14].
  • A child of Christina Gyllenstierna was Gustav Johansson[15].
  • A child of Christina Gyllenstierna was Gustaf Sture[16].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna worked as a politician[5].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna is recorded as female[18].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's family is recorded as Gyldenstierne[20].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's noble title is recorded as queen regnant[21].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's Commons category is recorded as Christina Gyllenstierna[22].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's family name is recorded as Gyldenstierne[23].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's given name is recorded as Christine[24].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's given name is recorded as Christina[25].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's significant event is recorded as Stockholm Bloodbath[26].
  • Christina Gyllenstierna's relative is recorded as Karl Knutsson[27].

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Origins and Family

Christina Gyllenstierna was born on January 1, 1494[2]. Her father was Nils Eriksson (Gyllenstierna)[9]. Her mother was Sigrid Eskilsdotter[10].

Career and Affiliations

Christina Gyllenstierna worked as a politician[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sten Sture the Younger[11], a politician[28], 1493–1520[29], of Sweden[30] and Johan Turesson[12], 1490–1556[31], of Sweden[32]. Children include Svante Stensson Sture[13], a military personnel[33], 1517–1567[34], of Sweden[35]; Nils Stensson Sture[14], 1512–1527[36], of Sweden[37]; Gustav Johansson[15], 1531–1566[38], of Sweden[39]; and Gustaf Sture[16], 1519–1520[40], of Sweden[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 5, 1559[4]. Christina Gyllenstierna passed away in Hörningsholm Castle[3]. Burial took place at Trosa country church[8].

Why It Matters

Christina Gyllenstierna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where did Christina Gyllenstierna die?

Christina Gyllenstierna passed away in Hörningsholm Castle[3].

Who were Christina Gyllenstierna's parents?

Christina Gyllenstierna's father was Nils Eriksson (Gyllenstierna)[9]. Christina Gyllenstierna's mother was Sigrid Eskilsdotter[10].

Who was Christina Gyllenstierna married to?

Christina Gyllenstierna's spouses include Sten Sture the Younger[11] and Johan Turesson[12].

What did Christina Gyllenstierna do for work?

Christina Gyllenstierna worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . Nationalencyklopedin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon, Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02194464
    Relative Karl Knutsson
    Mother Sigrid Eskilsdotter
    Sibling Cecilia Månsdotter, Erik Nilsson (Gyllenstierna), Eskil Nilsson (Gyllenstierna)
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