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Oscar I of Sweden

Nineteenth-century King of Sweden and Norway from the House of Bernadotte

Did you know?Born in Paris, he was the godson of Napoleon Bonaparte and moved to Scandinavia when his father was elected crown prince.

Oscar I (born Joseph François Oscar Bernadotte; 4 July 1799 – 8 July 1859) was King of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 until his death. He was the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte.

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Age at death
60
Years since death
167

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