Catherine Jagellon
Queen of Sweden (1526-1583)
1526 — 1583
Quick Facts
Profession
Queen of Sweden (1526-1583)
Born
November 11, 1526
Died
1583 (age ~57)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
queen regnant
Polish–Lithuanian CommonwealthBorn in KrakówDied in Stockholm Palace
1526
Born in Kraków (1526-11-11)
1583
Died in Stockholm Palace
About
Catherine Jagiellon was a princess of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Queen of Sweden from 1569 as the wife of King John III. Catherine had significant influence over state affairs during the reign of her spouse. She negotiated with the pope to introduce Counter-Reformation in Sweden. She was the mother of Sigismund III Vasa.
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Who is Catherine Jagellon?+
Catherine Jagiellon was a princess of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Queen of Sweden from 1569 as the wife of King John III. Catherine had significant influence over state affairs during the reign of her spouse. She negotiated with the pope to introduce Counter-Reformation in Sweden. She was
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine Jagellon born?+
Catherine Jagellon was born on November 11, 1526.
When did Catherine Jagellon die?+
Catherine Jagellon died in 1583, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — November 11, 1526
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— a historian
My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
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