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, JeanBaptiste 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/blo...