Born in Stockholm to the crown prince of Sweden and Norway. Became king Oscar II of Sweden and Norway on the death of his brother on 18 September 1872. The union between the two countries failed in 1905 and he renounced the Norwegian throne. Died in Stockholm.
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King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway
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Ebenezer Church - Prince Oscar
This is the foundation stone from the Norwegian church that preceded St Olavs...
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