Josephine of Leuchtenberg
Queen of Sweden and Norway from 1844 to 1859 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joséphine of Leuchtenberg (Joséphine Maximilienne Eugénie Napoléone de Beauharnais; 14 March 1807 – 7 June 1876), also Josefina, was Queen of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 to 8 July 1859 as the wife of King Oscar I. She was also Princess of Bologna from birth and Duchess of Galliera from 1813. She was regarded as politically active during the reign of her spouse and acted as his political adviser, actively participating in government affairs. She is acknowledged as having introduced more liberal laws regarding religion.
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 Portrait by Axel Nordgren, c. 1858 | |||||
| Queen consort of Sweden and Norway | |||||
| Tenure | 8 March 1844 – 8 July 1859 | ||||
| Coronation | 28 September 1844 (Sweden) | ||||
| Born | (1807-03-14)14 March 1807 Milan, Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy | ||||
| Died | 7 June 1876(1876-06-07) (aged 69) Stockholm, Sweden | ||||
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| Issue | Charles XV of Sweden Prince Gustaf, Duke of Uppland Oscar II of Sweden Princess Eugenie Prince August, Duke of Dalarna | ||||
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| House | Beauharnais | ||||
| Father | Eugène de Beauharnais | ||||
| Mother | Princess Augusta of Bavaria | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||
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