Oscar I of Sweden
King of Sweden and Norway between 1844–1859 (1799–1859)
1799 — 1859
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Sweden and Norway between 1844–1859 (1799–1859)
Born
July 4, 1799
Died
1859 (age ~60)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch, composer
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Stockholm Palace
1799
Born in Paris (1799-07-04)
1821
PositionMaster-General of the Ordnance (1821–1844)
1826
AwardRoyal Fellow of the Royal Society
1844
PositionMonarch of Sweden (1844–1859)
1844
PositionMonarch of Norway (1844–1859)
1844
AwardKnight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
About
Oscar I was King of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 until his death. He was the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Oscar I of Sweden?+
Oscar I was King of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 until his death. He was the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte.
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 I of Sweden born?+
Oscar I of Sweden was born on July 4, 1799.
When did Oscar I of Sweden die?+
Oscar I of Sweden died in 1859, at approximately 60 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 — July 4, 1799
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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