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Charles XV

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Carl XV of Sweden, (May 3, 1826 - October 18, 1872), son of King Oscar I of Sweden and his Queen Josephine, became king of Sweden, and, as Carl IV, King of Norway, in 1859.

He married Her Highness Princess Lovisa of Orange-Nassau on 19 June 1851.

He was succeeded to the throne by his brother, King Oscar II.

Children: 1. Princess Lovisa, 1851 - 1926, who married King Frederick VIII of Denmark.

their son, Prince Carl of Denmark, was elected king of Norway as Haakon VII in 1905.

2. Prince Carl Oscar, 1852 - 1854.

Preceded by:
Oscar I of Sweden and Norway

List of Swedish monarchs
List of Norwegian monarchs

Succeeded by:
Oscar II of Sweden and Norway

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