THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Charles XIV John of Sweden
King of Sweden and Norway between 1818–1844. Prince of Ponte Corvo 1806–1810 and French field marshal (1763–1844)
Charles XIV John of Sweden was born on January 26, 1763 in Pau, France and died on March 8, 1844, aged 81.
January 26, 1763
Charles XIV John of Sweden died aged 81.
Died: March 8, 1844
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Pau, France
- Professions
- politician, monarch, military commander, soldier
- Citizenship
- Sweden, France
More about Charles XIV John of Sweden
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birth name
- Jean Bernadotte
Family
- Spouse
- Désirée Clary
- Sibling
- Carl August, Crown Prince of Sweden
- Child
- Oscar I of Sweden
All birth date sources
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- Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Norsk biografisk leksikon
- Roglo
- Find a Grave
- Karl XIV [Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte], King of Sweden and Norway
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Integrated Authority File
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Charles XIV John of Sweden when they died?
Charles XIV John of Sweden died aged 81.
When is Charles XIV John of Sweden’s birthday?
Charles XIV John of Sweden’s recorded birthday is January 26.
Where was Charles XIV John of Sweden born?
Charles XIV John of Sweden was born in Pau, France.
What was Charles XIV John of Sweden’s name at birth?
Charles XIV John of Sweden’s recorded birth name is Jean Bernadotte.
When did Charles XIV John of Sweden die?
Charles XIV John of Sweden died on March 8, 1844.