Swedish monarchs

Oskar I

Life period: 1799–1859

King Oskar I was seen as a liberal and a reformist. Some changes were made, but he was unwilling to relinquish administrative power.

Josefina of Leuchtenberg

Reign period: 1844–1859 Life period: 1807–1876

Josefina, daughter of Napoleon I's adopted son, was Queen of Sweden and Norway. She was a Catholic, and made significant contributions to the Catholic Church.

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