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Oscar II

King of Sweden from 1872 to 1907 and Norway from 1872 to 1905 (1829–1907)

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Oscar II was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death in 1907 and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Stockholm wd
Died
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Place of death
Stockholm wd
Citizenship
Sweden wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Education
Uppsala University wd
Spouse
Sophia of Nassau wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Sweden (18 September 1872 – 8 December 1907)
  • Monarch of Norway (18 September 1872 – 7 June 1905)

Awards wd

  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1872)
  • Order of St. Andrew
  • honorary doctor of the University of Vienna
  • Royal Order of the Seraphim
  • Order of the Norwegian Lion
  • Order of the Garter
  • Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
  • Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
  • Royal Order of the Sword
  • Royal Order of Vasa
  • Royal Order of the Polar Star
  • Order of St. Olav
  • Order of the Golden Fleece
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William (1849)
  • Honorary doctor of Leiden University (1897)

Questions

When was Oscar II born?
Oscar II was born on 21 January 1829 in Stockholm.
What positions has Oscar II held?
Positions held by Oscar II include: Monarch of Sweden (1872–1907); Monarch of Norway (1872–1905).
Where did Oscar II study?
Oscar II was educated at Uppsala University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Oscar II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q52924 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Porträtt av Oscar II i amiralsuniform. 1900-1907. Foto Lars Larsson.jpg by Lars Larsson (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Oscar II". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/oscar-ii. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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