Charles XIV John of Sweden
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Charles XIV John of Sweden
Summary
Charles XIV John of Sweden is a human[1]. He was born in Pau[2]. He was born on January 26, 1763[3]. He died in Stockholm Palace[4]. He died on March 8, 1844[5]. He worked as a monarch[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and military commander[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Pau[2], Charles XIV John of Sweden…
- Charles XIV John of Sweden died in Stockholm Palace[4].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden passed away in The Royal Court Parish[11].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden was born on January 26, 1763[3].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden died on March 8, 1844[5].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden is buried at Bernadotte crypt[12].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden's father was Jean Henri Bernadotte[13].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden's mother was Jeanne de Saint-Jean[14].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden was married to Désirée Clary[15].
- A child of Charles XIV John of Sweden was Oscar I of Sweden[16].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden held citizenship in France[17].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[18].
- French was Charles XIV John of Sweden's native language[19].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden's professions included monarch[6].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden worked as a military personnel[7].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden worked as a politician[8].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden's professions included military commander[9].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden held the position of Minister of War[20].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden[21].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Norway[22].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden received the Marshal of the Empire[24].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden received the Marshal of France[26].
- Charles XIV John of Sweden received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[27].
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Origins and Family
Charles XIV John of Sweden was born in Pau[2]. He was born on January 26, 1763[3]. His father was Jean Henri Bernadotte[13]. His mother was Jeanne de Saint-Jean[14]. French was his native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and military commander[9]. Positions held include Minister of War[20], a position[28], in France[29]; Monarch of Sweden[21], a hereditary position[30], in Sweden[31]; and Monarch of Norway[22], a hereditary position[32], in Norway[33], founded in 0872[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Marshal of the Empire[24], a military rank[37], in France[38]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], a grade of an order[39]; Marshal of France[26], a military rank[40]; list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[27]; and Order of the Black Eagle[41], an order[42], in Kingdom of Prussia[43], founded in 1701[44].
Personal Life
Among Charles XIV John of Sweden's spouses was Désirée Clary[15]. A child of him was Oscar I of Sweden[16]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[45], a Christian denominational family[46], founded in 1517[47] and Catholicism[48], a Christian denominational family[49], founded in 1054[50].
Death and Burial
Charles XIV John of Sweden died on March 8, 1844[5]. Recorded place of death include Stockholm Palace[4], a royal palace[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1760[53] and The Royal Court Parish[11], a parish of the Church of Sweden[54], in Sweden[55], founded in 1602[56]. The cause of death was stroke[57]. He is buried at Bernadotte crypt[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles XIV John of Sweden include Bernadotte Township[58], a township of Minnesota[59], in United States[60]; Karl Johansmedaljen[61], an award[62], in Sweden[63]; Karl Johan city[64], a city[65], in Sweden[66]; Karl Johans torg[67], a square[68], in Sweden[69]; Karlsborg Fortress[70], a fortress[71], in Sweden[72], founded in 1830[73]; and Karl Johans gate[74], a main street[75], in Norway[76].
Why It Matters
Charles XIV John of Sweden has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Entities named for him include Bernadotte Township[58], a township of Minnesota[59], in United States[60]; Karl Johansmedaljen[61], an award[62], in Sweden[63]; Karl Johan city[64], a city[65], in Sweden[66]; Karl Johans torg[67], a square[68], in Sweden[69]; Karlsborg Fortress[70], a fortress[71], in Sweden[72], founded in 1830[73]; and Karl Johans gate[74], a main street[75], in Norway[76].
FAQs
Where was Charles XIV John of Sweden born?
Born in Pau[2], Charles XIV John of Sweden…
Where did Charles XIV John of Sweden die?
Charles XIV John of Sweden passed away in Stockholm Palace[4].
Who were Charles XIV John of Sweden's parents?
Charles XIV John of Sweden's father was Jean Henri Bernadotte[13]. Charles XIV John of Sweden's mother was Jeanne de Saint-Jean[14].
Who was Charles XIV John of Sweden married to?
Charles XIV John of Sweden's spouses include Désirée Clary[15].
What did Charles XIV John of Sweden do for work?
Charles XIV John of Sweden worked as monarch[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and military commander[9].
What awards did Charles XIV John of Sweden receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Marshal of the Empire[24], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], and Marshal of France[26].