Oscar II of Sweden

Oscar II (Oscar Fredrik) (January 21, 1829 – December 8, 1907) was King of Sweden and Norway from 1872 until his death. He was the third son of King Oscar I of Sweden and Josephine of Leuchtenberg. Through his mother he was a descendant of Gustav I of Sweden and of a sister of Charles X of Sweden.

Trivia

The name and portrait of Oscar II has been used as a trademark for the King Oscar sardines as well as for gingerbread cookies (pepparkakor) and other bakery products made by Göteborgs Kex AB.

Related Topics:
King Oscar sardines - Gingerbread - Göteborgs Kex AB

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