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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. The only child of King Charles XIV John, Oscar inherited the thrones upon the death of his father. Throughout his reign he would pursue a liberal ...
Oscar I (born July 4, 1799, Paris—died July 8, 1859, Stockholm) was the king of Sweden and Norway from 1844 to 1859, son of Charles XIV John, formerly the French marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte.
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Mar 5, 2018 · King Oskar I 1844-1859. Oskar (I) was the son of King Karl XIV Johan and his wife, Désirée. He came to Sweden from France aged eleven, and succeeded his father as king at the age of 45. He was less conservative than his father, and his policies were more in favour of reform.
Jan 8, 2011 · Oscar I was the king of Norway and Sweden from 1844 to 1859. He promoted Norway's interests, reforms, culture and humanitarian work, and was married to Josephine of Leuchtenberg.
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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When Karl XIV Johan 1818 become King of the Union, Oskar became Crown Prince of Sweden and Norway. On 19 June 1823, he married Joséphine of Leuchtenberg at Stockholm Cathedral. After the death of his father in 1844, he assumed leadership of the country.
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]
