Oscar I of Sweden

King of Sweden and Norway between 1844–1859 (1799–1859)
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Oscar I of Sweden
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Oscar I of Sweden was born on July 4, 1799 · Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. He was the son of Charles XIV John of Sweden [1] and Désirée Clary [1]. Oscar I of Sweden's occupation was that of a monarch and composer [10]. He practiced Lutheranism as his religion .

Oscar I of Sweden married Josephine of Leuchtenberg in 1823, and they remained together until his death in 1859 [1]. The couple had several children, including Carl XV of Sweden, Prince Gustaf, Duke of Uppland, Oscar II of Sweden, Prince August, Duke of Dalarna, Hjalmar Högqvist, Max Högqvist, and one more [5].

Oscar I of Sweden held various positions, including Monarch of Sweden from 1844 to 1859 , Monarch of Norway from 1844 to 1859 , and Master-General of the Ordnance from 1821 to 1844 . He received numerous awards, such as Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, Order of St. Andrew, Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William, Royal Order of the Seraphim, and two more .

Oscar I of Sweden died on July 8, 1859, at Stockholm Palace [1][11][2][4][5][6][8][9] and was buried at the Bernadotte crypt [12][13].

Oscar I of Sweden

Summary

Oscar I of Sweden is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 4, 1799[3]. He died in Stockholm Palace[4]. He died on July 8, 1859[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and composer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Oscar I of Sweden…
  • Oscar I of Sweden passed away in Stockholm Palace[4].
  • Oscar I of Sweden was born on July 4, 1799[3].
  • Oscar I of Sweden died on July 8, 1859[5].
  • Oscar I of Sweden is buried at Bernadotte crypt[9].
  • Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[10].
  • Oscar I of Sweden is buried at Stockholm[11].
  • Oscar I of Sweden's father was Charles XIV John of Sweden[12].
  • Oscar I of Sweden's mother was Désirée Clary[13].
  • Among Oscar I of Sweden's spouses was Josephine of Leuchtenberg[14].
  • A child of Oscar I of Sweden was Carl XV of Sweden[15].
  • A child of Oscar I of Sweden was Prince Gustaf, Duke of Uppland[16].
  • A child of Oscar I of Sweden was Oscar II of Sweden[17].
  • A child of Oscar I of Sweden was Prince August, Duke of Dalarna[18].
  • A child of Oscar I of Sweden was Hjalmar Högqvist[19].
  • A child of Oscar I of Sweden was Max Högqvist[20].
  • Oscar I of Sweden held citizenship in France[21].
  • Oscar I of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[22].
  • Oscar I of Sweden's professions included monarch[6].
  • Oscar I of Sweden worked as a composer[7].
  • Oscar I of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden[23].
  • Oscar I of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Norway[24].
  • Oscar I of Sweden held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[25].
  • Oscar I of Sweden was educated at Uppsala University[26].
  • Oscar I of Sweden was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[27].

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Origins and Family

Oscar I of Sweden was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 4, 1799[3]. His father was Charles XIV John of Sweden[12]. His mother was Désirée Clary[13].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[26], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[27], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and composer[7]. Positions held include Monarch of Sweden[23], a hereditary position[35], in Sweden[36]; Monarch of Norway[24], a hereditary position[37], in Norway[38], founded in 0872[39]; and Master-General of the Ordnance[25], a military position[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41], a grade of an order[42]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[43], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[46]; Order of St. Andrew[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[48]; and Royal Order of the Seraphim[49].

Personal Life

Oscar I of Sweden was married to Josephine of Leuchtenberg[14]. Children include Carl XV of Sweden[15], a monarch[50], 1826–1872[51], of Sweden[52], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[53]; Prince Gustaf, Duke of Uppland[16], a composer[54], 1827–1852[55], of Sweden[56], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[57]; Oscar II of Sweden[17], a monarch[58], 1829–1907[59], of Sweden[60], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[61]; Prince August, Duke of Dalarna[18], an aristocrat[62], 1831–1873[63], of Sweden[64], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[65]; Hjalmar Högqvist[19], 1839–1874[66], of Sweden[67]; and Max Högqvist[20], 1840–1872[68]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[69].

Death and Burial

Oscar I of Sweden died on July 8, 1859[5]. He died in Stockholm Palace[4]. Recorded place of burial include Bernadotte crypt[9], Riddarholm Church[10], and Stockholm[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Oscar I of Sweden include Oscar Range[70], a mountain range[71], in Australia[72] and Oskarshamn[73], an urban area in Sweden[74], in Sweden[75].

Why It Matters

Oscar I of Sweden has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

Entities named for him include Oscar Range[70], a mountain range[71], in Australia[72] and Oskarshamn[73], an urban area in Sweden[74], in Sweden[75].

FAQs

Where was Oscar I of Sweden born?

Oscar I of Sweden was born in Paris[2].

Where did Oscar I of Sweden die?

Oscar I of Sweden passed away in Stockholm Palace[4].

Who were Oscar I of Sweden's parents?

Oscar I of Sweden's father was Charles XIV John of Sweden[12]. Oscar I of Sweden's mother was Désirée Clary[13].

Who was Oscar I of Sweden married to?

Oscar I of Sweden's spouses include Josephine of Leuchtenberg[14].

What did Oscar I of Sweden do for work?

Oscar I of Sweden worked as monarch[6] and composer[7].

Where did Oscar I of Sweden go to school?

Oscar I of Sweden was educated at Uppsala University[26] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[27].

What awards did Oscar I of Sweden receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[43], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[46], and Order of St. Andrew[47].

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    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
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    Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences +2
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