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Execution of Monaldeschi

When
10 November 1657
Where
Palace of Fontainebleau
Part of
Murder of Gian Rinaldo Monaldeschi by Christina of Sweden

Christina ordered the killing of her Master of the Horse, Monaldeschi, at Fontainebleau on 10 November 1657.

While a guest at the Palace of Fontainebleau, Christina suspected Monaldeschi of betraying her secrets to her enemies. She had him executed in her presence on 10 November 1657. This action stained her memory as a former queen.

Sources

  1. Palace of Fontainebleau Wikipedia
  2. Christina, Queen of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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