When was Charles XIII born?

Charles XIII was born on 7 October 1748 in Stockholm.

What positions has Charles XIII held?

Positions held by Charles XIII include: Monarch of Norway (1814–1818); Monarch of Sweden (1809–1818); Commander of the Life Regiment Cavalry (1780–1791).

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Charles XIII

King of Sweden (1809-1818) and King of Norway (1814-1818)

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Charles XIII or Carl XIII was King of Sweden from 1809 and King of Norway from 1814 to his death in 1818. In Norway, he is known as Charles II. He was the second son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia, sister of Frederick the Great.

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Born: 7 October 1748 wd
Place of birth: Stockholm wd
Died: 5 February 1818 wd
Place of death: Stockholm wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: monarch wd
Spouse: Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Norway (14 November 1814 – 5 February 1818)
Monarch of Sweden (6 June 1809 – 5 February 1818)
Commander of the Life Regiment Cavalry (1780–1791)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
Order of St. Andrew
Royal Order of the Seraphim (1748)
Royal Order of Vasa
Order of the Elephant
Order of Charles XIII
Order of the Black Eagle

Questions

When was Charles XIII born?: Charles XIII was born on 7 October 1748 in Stockholm.
What positions has Charles XIII held?: Positions held by Charles XIII include: Monarch of Norway (1814–1818); Monarch of Sweden (1809–1818); Commander of the Life Regiment Cavalry (1780–1791).

Sources

Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 11 November 2026

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