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Adoption of Act of Succession

When
26 September 1810
Where
Örebro
Part of
Bernadotte elected Crown Prince of Sweden and the Act of Succession

The Riksdag adopted the Act of Succession on 26 September 1810, formally establishing Bernadotte as heir.

The Act of Succession was jointly adopted by the Riksdag of the Estates in Örebro. This Fundamental Law of the Realm confirmed Bernadotte as the heir to King Charles XIII, following the election on 21 August.

Sources

  1. Swedish Act of Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23

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