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128 Revolutionary Marshal, Reactionary Monarch

The Scandinavian History Podcast by Mikael Shainkman

Feb 27, 202636:23Society & Culture

In 1818, Bernadotte became king of Sweden and Norway under the name Karl Johan. He was eager to develop his kingdoms economically and socially, but when his new subjects displayed dissatisfaction with his rule, the old r...

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128 Revolutionary Marshal, Reactionary Monarch is an episode from The Scandinavian History Podcast by Mikael Shainkman. In 1818, Bernadotte became king of Sweden and Norway under the name Karl Johan. He was eager to develop his kingdoms eco...

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Published Feb 27, 2026, 36:23 long, audio available.