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Christina

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Chris·ti·na  (kr-stn) 1626-1689.
Queen of Sweden (1632-1654) who was a patron of learning and the arts. She unexpectedly abdicated her throne, embraced Roman Catholicism, and spent much of the rest of her life in Rome.
Christina [krɪˈstiːnə]
n
(Biographies / Christina (1626-1689) F, Swedish, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1626-89, queen of Sweden (1632-54), daughter of Gustavus Adolphus, noted particularly for her patronage of literature
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Macallan in her last illness--by name Christina Ormsay.
Law and the Lady by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Thus arrayed, and with an easy, sprightly, and gallant air, Don Quixote passed out into another room, where the student was waiting to entertain him while the table was being laid; for on the arrival of so distinguished a guest, Dona Christina was anxious to show that she knew how and was able to give a becoming reception to those who came to her house.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
Don Bolaro Fizzgig--grandee--only daughter--Donna Christina--splendid creature--loved me to distraction--jealous father--high-souled daughter--handsome Englishman--Donna Christina in despair--prussic acid-- stomach pump in my portmanteau--operation performed--old Bolaro in ecstasies--consent to our union--join hands and floods of tears--romantic story--very.
The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club by Dickens, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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