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Sigismund III Vasa's sister, Anna, converted to Protestantism from Catholicism sometime in the 1580s. The Polish courtiers after her brother became kingin that country, disliked her for her Lutheran views. Her brother toyed with appointing her as regent of Sweden in '92, which his uncle (future Carl IX) opposed. Although, Carl hated Anna and her brother as a rule, so that shouldn't be seen as the deciding factor.

What if Sigismund had stood firm and appointed Anna? Would she have any influence in him (or the Johansen Vasas at least, keeping the Swedish crown)? Will she be able to arrange a good marriage for her half-brother? And how will her as regent affect Sweden's attitude towards her brother's rule?

Looking forward to your responses
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