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From which royal House did Charles XV belong?

  • House of Vasa

  • House of Stenkil

  • House of Bernadotte

  • House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken

Answer

Charles XV belonged to the House of Bernadotte, a royal dynasty of French origin that has reigned over Sweden since 1818. Founded by Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, one of Napoleon's marshals, the House of Bernadotte succeeded the House of Holstein-Gottorp. Charles XV, who ruled from 1859 to 1872, was known for his liberal reforms, including the introduction of a new constitution that established a parliamentary democracy in Sweden.
The Royal Legacy: Unveiling the Reign of Charles XV

The Royal Legacy: Unveiling the Reign of Charles XV

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