Christina I

Christina I Drake was the second monarch and first female monarch of Sweden after the Kalmar Union ended. The wife of Gustav I, upon his death during the Estonian War she took over as Regent for Gustav II on 8 March 1455. While supposedly she would not be considered a queen, she is to this day known for her rule of Sweden.

Her reign ended on 6 June 1461 when her son, Gustav II, became of age.

Personality
Christina I was well-known for her progressive ideas, often called the "Free-Thinking Queen" before her ascension to the throne.