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Accession of Charles XV
- When
- 8 July 1859
- Where
- Stockholm
Charles XV became King of Sweden and Norway on 8 July 1859, following the death of his father Oscar I.
Charles XV, born Carl Ludvig Eugen, had served as Regent since 25 September 1857. He became King of Sweden as Charles XV and King of Norway as Charles IV upon his father's death on 8 July 1859. The succession maintained the personal union between the two kingdoms.
Sources
- Charles XV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Union between Sweden and Norway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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