page_title: Christina Gyllenstierna
hierarchical_section_title: Christina Gyllenstierna
caption_attribution_description: English: Kristina Nilsdotter Gyllenstierna (wife of regent Sten Sture the Younger) depicted in a 16th century altar sculpture at West Aros (Västerås) Cathedral contemporary with her, as released by image creator RistessonPlace: West Aros, Sweden
context_page_description: Christina Nilsdotter Gyllenstierna of Fogelvik 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, but she has become known in history as "Kristina Gyllenstierna" because of the house of nobility to which she belonged.
context_section_description: 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.
caption: Kristina Nilsdotter Gyllenstierna (1494–1559), 16th century sculpture by the altar of Västerås Cathedral.
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