Oscar I of Sweden
King of Sweden and Norway between 1844-1859
Oscar I (born Joseph François Oscar Bernadotte; 4 July 1799 – 8 July 1859) was a Swedish monarch. He was the King of Sweden and Norway from 1844 until his death in 1859.[1]
| Oscar I | |||||
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| King of Sweden and Norway | |||||
| Reign | 8 March 1844 – 8 July 1859 | ||||
| Predecessor | Charles XIV & III John | ||||
| Successor | Charles XV & IV | ||||
| Born | 4 July 1799 Paris, France | ||||
| Died | 8 July 1859 (aged 60) Stockholm, Sweden | ||||
| Burial | Riddarholm Church, Sweden | ||||
| Spouse | Josephine of Leuchtenberg | ||||
| Issue | Charles XV of Sweden Prince Gustaf, Duke of Uppland Oscar II of Sweden Princess Eugenie Prince August, Duke of Dalarna | ||||
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| House | House of Bernadotte | ||||
| Father | Charles XIV John of Sweden | ||||
| Mother | Désirée Clary | ||||
| Religion | Lutheranism prev Roman Catholicism | ||||
References
changeOscar I Born: 4 July 1799 Died: 8 July 1859
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| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by Charles XIV/III John |
King of Sweden and Norway 1844–1859 |
Succeeded by Charles XV/IV |
| Preceded by Charles XIII/II |
Duke of Södermanland | Succeeded by Charles Oscar |
| Italian nobility | ||
| Preceded by Josephine |
Duke of Galliera with Josephine 1823–1837 |
Succeeded by Raffaele de Ferrari |