Oscar II succeeds Charles XV as King of Sweden and Norway (1873)

King Charles XV of Sweden and Norway died on 18 September 1872 in Malmö, succumbing to abdominal tuberculosis. As he had no legitimate heir, his younger brother Oscar II succeeded him on both thrones. Oscar II had been heir presumptive since 1859 following the death of Charles's only son, Prince Carl Oscar.

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Background and detail

Background. Charles XV was the eldest son of King Oscar I and Queen Josephine. He became King of Sweden and Norway in 1859. His only legitimate son, Prince Carl Oscar, died in 1854, leaving Charles without an heir. Consequently, his younger brother Oscar became heir presumptive to the thrones.

Succession. Charles XV died on 18 September 1872 in Malmö due to abdominal tuberculosis. He was succeeded on the thrones of both Sweden and Norway by his brother, Oscar II. Oscar II had been heir presumptive since 1859 because Charles lacked a legitimate successor.

Coronations. Oscar II was crowned King of Sweden in Storkyrkan in Stockholm on 12 May 1873. His coronation as King of Norway took place in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on 18 July 1873. These ceremonies formalized his accession to both crowns following his brother's death.

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