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Oscar II of Sweden
Oscar II , baptised Oscar Fredrik was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death and King of Norway from 1872 until 1905. The third son of King Oscar I of Sweden and Josephine of Leuchtenberg, he was a descendant of Gustav I of Sweden through his mother.-Early life:At his birth in Stockholm, Oscar Fredrik was created Duke of Östergötland...
Timeline of Events
1857
6.6.1857
Sophia of Nassau marries the future King Oscar II of Sweden-Norway.
1872
9.18.1872
King Oscar II accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway.
1873
5.12.1873
Oscar II is crowned King of Sweden.