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Charles XIV John

1763–1844 · 19th century · Also known as Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, Charles III John of Norway

Charles XIV John, born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, was a French marshal under Napoleon who was elected heir to the Swedish throne in 1810. He joined the coalition against Napoleon and forced Denmark to cede Norway in 1814. King of Sweden and Norway from 1818, he founded the Bernadotte dynasty and kept Sweden at peace.

Charles XIV John
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Principality of PontecorvoSwedish GuadeloupeSweden-Norway

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