Oscar II of Sweden
King of Sweden from 1872 to 1907 and Norway from 1872 to 1905 (1829–1907)
1829 — 1907
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Sweden from 1872 to 1907 and Norway from 1872 to 1905 (1829–1907)
Born
January 21, 1829
Died
1907 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch
SwedenBorn in StockholmDied in Stockholm
1829
Born in Stockholm (1829-01-21)
1849
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William
1872
PositionMonarch of Sweden (1872–1907)
1872
PositionMonarch of Norway (1872–1905)
1872
AwardKnight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
1897
AwardHonorary doctor of Leiden University
About
Oscar II was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death in 1907 and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Oscar II of Sweden?+
Oscar II was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death in 1907 and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905.
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar II of Sweden born?+
Oscar II of Sweden was born on January 21, 1829.
When did Oscar II of Sweden die?+
Oscar II of Sweden died in 1907, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — January 21, 1829
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
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