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  1. To escape the burdens of rule, Sweden's Queen Christina rides into the countryside disguised as a boy.Greta Garbo gives a luminous performance in this lavish costume drama.

  2. Armonia Celeste's new recording, "The Rebel Queen," takes its theme from the mold-breaking life of Queen Christina.

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  3. Mar 20, 2020 · Christina of Sweden defied gender and religious norms to live her life in her own way. Dressing as a man, loving women and eventually giving up the throne to convert to Catholicism and live in ...

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    • History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday
  4. Oct 17, 2019 · The wise and peace-loving Queen Christina (Greta Garbo) has ruled Sweden since the age of 6, when her heroic father died in battle. Pressured to marry her...

  5. Queen Christina (1933) is one of Greta Garbo's quintessential, most-remembered screen portrayals (and one of her finest films), with glowing scenes (enhanced by her favorite cinematographer William Daniels) that reflect the mystique of the lovely, enigmatic actress.

  6. Jun 28, 2024 · Christina (born Dec. 8, 1626, Stockholm, Swed.—died April 19, 1689, Rome [Italy]) was the queen of Sweden (1644–54) who stunned all Europe by abdicating her throne. She subsequently attempted, without success, to gain the crowns of Naples and of Poland.

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  8. Queen Christina. Greta Garbo stars in one of her greatest roles, as the 17th century Swedish queen fiercely devoted to her country who fights at the head of her army like a man but who loves like a woman--Queen Christina.

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