King of Norway
- 1814-1818 : Charles II
*Royal House* House of Holstein-Gottorp Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg | ||
Preceded by House of Hesse |
Ruling House of the Kingdom of Sweden 1751 — 1818 |
Succeeded by House of Bernadotte |
Preceded by House of Oldenburg |
Ruling House of the Kingdom of Norway 1814 — 1818 |
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