Dyveke (c. 1491–1517)
Dyveke (c. 1491–1517)
Paramour of Christian II. Name variations: (Dutch) Duiveke; Little Dove. Born c. 1491; died suddenly, possibly poisoned, possibly of appendicitis, summer of 1517, age 26; dau. of Sigbrit Willums (fl. 1507–1523); mistress of Christian II (1481–1559), king of Denmark and Norway (r. 1513–1523).
See also Women in World History.
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