When was Charles XIV John born?

Charles XIV John was born on 26 January 1763 in Pau.

What positions has Charles XIV John held?

Positions held by Charles XIV John include: Monarch of Sweden (1818–1844); Monarch of Norway (1818–1844); Minister of War (1799–1799).

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Charles XIV John

King of Sweden and Norway between 1818–1844. Prince of Ponte Corvo 1806–1810 and French field marshal (1763–1844)

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Charles XIV John was King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 until his death in 1844 and the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty. In Norway, he is known as Charles III John ; before he became royalty in Sweden, his name was Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte. During the Napoleonic Wars, he participated in battles as a Marshal of France.

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Born: 26 January 1763 wd
Place of birth: Pau wd
Died: 8 March 1844 wd
Place of death: Stockholm Palace wd
Citizenship: France, Sweden wd
Occupation: monarch, politician, military commander, soldier, governor wd
Spouse: Désirée Clary wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Sweden (5 February 1818 – 8 March 1844)
Monarch of Norway (5 February 1818 – 8 March 1844)
Minister of War (3 July 1799 – 14 September 1799)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Marshal of the Empire
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Marshal of France
list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
Order of the Black Eagle
Military Order of St. Henry
Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
Order of St. Andrew
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Order of the Elephant
Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (1813)
Order of Saint Hubert
Royal Order of the Sword
Royal Order of the Polar Star (1810)

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When was Charles XIV John born?: Charles XIV John was born on 26 January 1763 in Pau.
What positions has Charles XIV John held?: Positions held by Charles XIV John include: Monarch of Sweden (1818–1844); Monarch of Norway (1818–1844); Minister of War (1799–1799).

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