Here’s a fun fact: the current ruling dynasty of Sweden isn’t Swedish at all! It was founded not too long ago by a lowborn Frenchman, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, and his story is as implausible as it is fascinating.
Correction: at 3:47, the king in question is Charles XIII, not Charles XII
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Further Reading:
“Jean Baptiste Bernadotte: French Soldier to Swedish King” by Jimmy Chen – https://napoleonicimpressions.com/blogs/napoleonic-impressions/jean-baptiste-bernadotte-part-1-french-soldier-to-swedish-king
