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CHRISTINA origin: Greek, meaning “beloved” history: Christina was born in 1546 in the German city of Augsburg, the youngest of six children of a Lutheran pastor. When she was just eighteen, Christina married the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, a man twenty years her senior. The couple had four children before the Duke died in 1580. culture: Christina was a devout Protestant and encouraged the spread of Protestantism throughout her domains. She also championed the arts, commissioning works by such famous artists as Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach the Elder. customs: Christina was a highly influential figure in early modern Germany, and her court was frequented by both the nobility and the commoners. She was also known for her generosity, and was responsible for funding many charitable projects. variations: Christina is also known as Christina of Sweden, after her adopted homeland.
