Oscar I of Sweden

Oscar I (Joseph François Oscar Bernadotte July 4, 1799 – July 8, 1859) is King of Sweden and Norway from March 8, 1844 until his death.

He was the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte.

The only child of King Charles XIV & III John, Oscar inherits the thrones upon the death of his father.

Throughout his reign he will pursue a liberal course in politics in contrast to Charles XIV, instituting reforms and improving ties between Sweden and Norway.

In an address to him in 1857, the Riksdag declares that he has promoted the material prosperity of the kingdom more than any of his predecessors.

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