Christina of Denmark
(1521-1590)
Duchess-consort of Milan and duchess-consort of Lorraine
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Christina of Denmark (Danish: Christine af Danmark; November 1521 – 10 December 1590) was a Danish princess, the younger surviving daughter of King Christian II of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria. By her two marriages, she became Duchess of Milan, then Duchess of Lorraine. She served as the regent of Lorraine from 1545 to 1552 during the minority of her son. She was also a claimant to the thrones of Denmark, Norway and Sweden in 1561–1590. Finally, she was sovereign Lady of Tortona in 1578–1584.
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Christina of Denmark November 1521 Nyborg, Denmark
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10 December 1590 (aged 69) Tortona, Alessandria, Duchy of Milan
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Charles III, Duke of Lorraine 1st child with Francis I, Duke of Lorraine Male b. 18 Feb 1543 d. 14 May 1608 Age: 65 (at death) 1543-1608 Duke Lorraine and Bar from 1545 to 1608 -
Renata of Lorraine 2nd child with Francis I, Duke of Lorraine Female b. 20 Apr 1544 d. 22 May 1602 Age: 58 (at death) 1544-1602 Duchess of Bavaria -
Dorothea 3rd child with Francis I, Duke of Lorraine Female b. 24 May 1545 Age: 480 1545- Celebrity Baby
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Christian II of Denmark · Father · 1481-1559 · King of Denmark and Norway from 1513 to 1523 and Sweden
Christian II of Denmark and Isabella of Austria · m. 1515
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1st childMaleb. 18 Feb 1543d. 14 May 1608Age: 65 (at death)
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Christian II of Denmark · Father · 1481-1559 · King of Denmark and Norway from 1513 to 1523 and Sweden
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