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1859 in Sweden

Explore 2 historical events and records for Sweden in 1859.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1859

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July

8 July 1859

Death of Oscar I

Oscar I · House / House of Bernadotte

Death of Oscar I

8 July 1859

Succession

Charles XV · Stockholm · House / House of Bernadotte

Succeeds as King of Sweden

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