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1653: She Cursed and Swore like a Musketeer
Christina, the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654, famously rejected traditional gender roles, often wearing men’s clothing and excelling at traditionally masculine pursuits. She was also one of the most educated women of the Renaissance, had a mischievous sense … Continue reading
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Tagged 17th Century, Art, Christina Queen of Sweden, Elisabeth of Bohemia, Gender, LGBTQ, Painting, Philosophy, René Descartes, Sébastien Bourdon, Sweden, Women
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