Oscar Carl, Duke of Västergötland
Swedish prince (1861-1951); third son of Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau
1861 — 1951
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish prince (1861-1951); third son of Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau
Born
February 27, 1861
Died
1951 (age ~90)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, aristocrat
SwedenBorn in Arvfurstens palatsDied in Stockholm
1861
Born in Arvfurstens palats (1861-02-27)
1861
AwardRoyal Order of the Polar Star
1861
AwardRoyal Order of the Sword
1861
AwardRoyal Order of the Seraphim
1861
AwardOrder of Charles XIII
1861
AwardKnight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav
About
Prince Carl of Sweden and Norway, Duke of Västergötland was a Swedish prince. Through his daughters Märtha and Astrid, for whom he arranged dynastic marriages, he is an ancestor of current members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, Belgian royal family and Norwegian royal family.
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Who is Oscar Carl, Duke of Västergötland?+
Prince Carl of Sweden and Norway, Duke of Västergötland was a Swedish prince. Through his daughters Märtha and Astrid, for whom he arranged dynastic marriages, he is an ancestor of current members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, Belgian royal family and Norwegian royal family.
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 Carl, Duke of Västergötland born?+
Oscar Carl, Duke of Västergötland was born on February 27, 1861.
When did Oscar Carl, Duke of Västergötland die?+
Oscar Carl, Duke of Västergötland died in 1951, at approximately 90 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 — February 27, 1861
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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