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Oscar II (Oscar Fredrik; [1] 21 January 1829 – 8 December 1907) was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death in 1907 and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905. Oscar was the son of King Oscar I and Queen Josephine. He inherited the Swedish and Norwegian thrones when his brother died in 1872.
Mar 29, 2024 · Oscar II (born Jan. 21, 1829, Stockholm—died Dec. 8, 1907, Stockholm) was the king of Sweden from 1872 to 1907 and of Norway from 1872 to 1905. An outstanding orator and a lover of music and literature, Oscar published several books of verse and wrote on historical subjects.
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The Oscar class, Soviet designations Project 949 Granit and Project 949A Antey (NATO reporting names Oscar I and Oscar II respectively), are a series of nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines designed in the Soviet Union for the Soviet Navy.
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Jan 29, 2021 · The improved Oscar II is about 10m longer than the Oscar I, possibly making room for a quieter propulsion system, and features upgraded electronic systems. The Oscar II is also characterised by a substantially enlarged fin, which should improve underwater manoeuvrability. Oscar II weapons systems
Oscar II (21 January 1829 – 8 December 1907), baptised Oscar Fredrik, was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death and King of Norway from 1872 until 1905. The third son of King Oscar I of Sweden and Josephine of Leuchtenberg, he was a descendant of Gustav I of Sweden through his mother.
Oscar II (Oscar Fredrik; 21 January 1829 – 8 December 1907) was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death in 1907 and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905. Quick Facts King of Sweden, Reign ... Close. Oscar was the son of King Oscar I and Queen Josephine. He inherited the Swedish and Norwegian thrones when his brother died in 1872.
Jan 8, 2011 · King Oscar II (1829-1907) - The Royal House of Norway. Oscar II succeeded his brother Carl IV as King of Norway and Sweden in 1872. He married Sophia of Nassau and their eldest son, Gustav, became King of Sweden. Oscar II was to be the last king of the Norwegian–Swedish union.
