The queen Gunilla Bielke passed away at age 29, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
This sixteenth-century Swedish queen was the second wife of King John III and the mother of John, Duke of Östergötland. She influenced her husband to take a pro-Protestant viewpoint in religious disputes (the former queen had favored a Catholic stance in such matters).
In 1583, following the death of his first queen, Catherine Jagellonica, King John III chose Bielke as his wife. His stated reason for the choice — when he had been presented with numerous other candidates, many of them foreign royals — was that she was very beautiful.
She was the inspiration for a 1983 historical novel by Anna Sparre.
How did Gunilla Bielke die?
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 29 years |
| Profession | Queen |
| Birthday | June 25, 1568 |
| Death date | July 19, 1597 |
| Place of death | Dagsberg |
| Place of burial | N/A |
