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Coronation in Stockholm
- When
- May 1818
- Where
- Storkyrkan
Charles XIV John was crowned King of Sweden in May 1818 at Storkyrkan in Stockholm, following the death of Charles XIII.
Following the death of King Charles XIII on 5 February 1818, Charles John ascended to the throne. The coronation ceremony took place in May 1818 at Storkyrkan, the oldest church in Stockholm. This event marked the formal beginning of his reign as the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty.
Sources
- Charles XIV John Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Storkyrkan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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