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Christina of Denmark (1521-1590)

"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. She became the duchess-consort of Milan, then duchess-consort 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." - (en.wikipedia.org 17.11.2019)

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was born 1521
died Tortona December 10, 1590
Wife of Francesco II Sforza
Wife of Francis I
daughter of Christian II of Denmark [father of], Isabella of Austria [mother of]

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bride Francesco II Sforza May 4, 1534
bride Francis I July 10, 1541

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