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Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway.

Historical image related to Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway. from February 5, 1818

Charles XIV John

King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844

Charles XIV John was King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 until his death in 1844 and the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty. In Norway, he is known as Charles III John ; before he became royalty in Sweden, his name was Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte. During the Napoleonic…
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February 5

Day of the year

February 5 is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 329 days remain until the end of the year.
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