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Episode 3 of 3

Norwegian Union Consolidation

When
5 February 1818
Where
Sweden-Norway Union
Part of
Death of Charles XIII of Sweden; Charles XIV John begins the House of Bernadotte

The succession reinforced the personal union with Norway, where Bernadotte became Charles III John.

Bernadotte's accession also solidified the personal union with Norway, established in 1814. In Norway, he was known as Charles III John. The union lasted until 1905, with the House of Bernadotte reigning in both countries.

Sources

  1. House of Bernadotte Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
  2. Charles XIV John Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  3. Charles XIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01

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