Coronation of Charles XIV John as king of Sweden
- When
- 1818
- Where
- Storkyrkan
- Episodes
- 1
Charles XIV John ascended to the Swedish throne following the death of King Charles XIII in February 1818. The coronation took place in Stockholm, specifically at Storkyrkan, in May 1818. This event marked the formal beginning of his reign as the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty, consolidating his position after his earlier election as Crown Prince.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte, known as Charles John in Sweden, was elected Crown Prince in 1810. He served as regent until the death of King Charles XIII on 5 February 1818. Upon this succession, Charles John ascended to the throne, becoming the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty. His reign officially began in 1818, marking a transition from his role as Crown Prince to King.
Succession. Charles XIV John's accession followed the death of King Charles XIII on 5 February 1818. As the elected Crown Prince since 1810, Charles John immediately ascended to the throne. His reign as King of Sweden and Norway lasted until his death in 1844, establishing the Bernadotte dynasty.
People involved
- Charles XIV John · King of Sweden
- Charles XIII · Predecessor King
Sources
- Charles XIV John Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Storkyrkan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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