When was Charles XV born?

Charles XV was born on 3 May 1826 in Stockholm.

What positions has Charles XV held?

Positions held by Charles XV include: Monarch of Sweden (1859–1872); Monarch of Norway (1859–1872); Master-General of the Ordnance (1849–1857).

Where did Charles XV study?

Charles XV was educated at Uppsala University.

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Charles XV

King of Sweden and Norway (1859-1872)

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Charles XV and IV was King of Sweden as Charles XV and King of Norway as Charles IV from 1859 until his death in 1872. Charles was the third Swedish monarch from the House of Bernadotte. He was the first one to be born in Sweden, the first to grow up speaking Swedish as his first language, and the first to be raised from birth in the Lutheran faith.

Quick facts

Born: 3 May 1826 wd
Place of birth: Stockholm wd
Died: 18 September 1872 wd
Place of death: Malmö wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: monarch, painter, poet, military personnel wd
Education: Uppsala University wd
Spouse: Louise of the Netherlands wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Sweden (8 July 1859 – 18 September 1872)
Monarch of Norway (8 July 1859 – 18 September 1872)
Master-General of the Ordnance (1849–1857)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of St. Andrew
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (1860)

Questions

When was Charles XV born?: Charles XV was born on 3 May 1826 in Stockholm.
What positions has Charles XV held?: Positions held by Charles XV include: Monarch of Sweden (1859–1872); Monarch of Norway (1859–1872); Master-General of the Ordnance (1849–1857).
Where did Charles XV study?: Charles XV was educated at Uppsala University.

Sources

Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 9 November 2026

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