births
November 17, 1905
Astrid of Sweden (died 1935)
Astrid of Sweden
Astrid of Sweden was a member of the Swedish House of Bernadotte and later became Queen of the Belgians as the first wife of King Leopold III. Following her marriage to Leopold in November 1926, she assumed the title of Duchess of Brabant. Astrid held the position of Queen of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until her death in 1935. Known for her charitable efforts, she focused particularly on causes related to women and children.
November 17
November 17 is the 321st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 44 days remain until the end of the year.