Bernadotte Elected Crown Prince of Sweden: A French Marshal on a Nordic Throne
A French marshal who had served under Napoleon was elected heir to the Swedish throne by Sweden's own parliament. Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte took the name Karl Johan, founded a dynasty that still reigns today, and within five years led Sweden against his former emperor at the Battle of Leipzig.
August 21, 1810
216 years ago
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Charles XIV John
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Lista de príncipes herdeiros da Suécia
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