Charles XIV John of Sweden — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 26 January 1763 · Died: 8 March 1844 · Age at death: 81
How old was Charles XIV John of Sweden when he died?
Charles XIV John of Sweden died aged 81. He was born on 26 January 1763 and died on 8 March 1844.
French Napoleonic general who became King of Sweden and Norway
Did you know?Born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, he founded the royal dynasty that still sits on the Swedish throne today.
Quick facts
Date of birth26 January 1763
Date of death8 March 1844
Age at death81
Cause of deathStroke
NationalitySwedish
BirthplacePau, France
Occupationmonarch, politician, military commander
Editor's Take:
Few careers have been as unlikely as that of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. The son of a lawyer, he rose from private soldier to marshal in the armies of revolutionary France. In 1810 the Swedes, needing an heir, chose him in the hope of pleasing Napoleon. He soon turned against his old commander and joined the alliance that defeated him. In return Sweden gained Norway in a personal union. As king he governed cautiously and kept the country at peace. Every Swedish monarch since has been his descendant.
Key Milestones
1804: Made a Marshal of the Empire
1810: Elected Crown Prince of Sweden
1813: Joins the coalition against Napoleon
1818: Becomes King of Sweden and Norway
Charles XIV John (Swedish: Karl XIV Johan; 26 January 1763 – 8 March 1844) was King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 until his death in 1844 and the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty.
Charles XIV John of Sweden's birthday is January 26. He was born on January 26, 1763 in Pau, France.
How old was Charles XIV John of Sweden when he died?
Charles XIV John of Sweden died on March 8, 1844, aged 81.
Who shares a birthday with Charles XIV John of Sweden?
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