King Of Norway Collection

King Oscar I, (c1830s). Creator: Karl Stefan Bennet
King Oscar I, (c1830s)

Oscar II and his family, c1900. Creator: Nordic Museum
Oscar II and his family, c1900. Standing from the left: Prince Oscar Bernadotte, Princess Ebba Bernadotte, Prince Carl, Prince Eugen, Prince Erik, Crown Prince Gustaf (V), Crown Princess Victoria

King Oscar II (1829-1907), portrait, 1880-1900. Creator: L Larsson
King Oscar II (1829-1907), portrait, 1880-1900

Marschall Bernadotte 1763-1844. Stich nach der Zeichmung von Hilaire Le Dru, 1934
Marschall Bernadotte 1763-1844, 1934. Charles XIV & III John, also known as Carl John (1763-1844), King of Sweden as Charles XIV John

Edmund Ironside Edmund II King Of The English
The meeting of Edmund Ironside and King Cnut on the island of Alnery in the River Severn after Edmund's defeat at the Battle of Assandun in 1016

King Canute Reproving Courtiers Believing Power Over The Elements
King Canute reproving his courtiers for believing he had power over the elements. He had commanded the sea to stay off his land

Cnut Cnut The Great Canute Portrait 10th Century
Cnut, c. 990 - 1035, aka Cnut the Great and Canute. King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035

The King of Sweden Leaving Christiania for Drontheim, to be Crowned King of Norway (engraving)
3638075 The King of Sweden Leaving Christiania for Drontheim, to be Crowned King of Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tostig, meditating another attack upon Harold, Solicits the Aid of Sweyn, King of Denmark and of Harold Hardrada
LLM456974 Tostig, meditating another attack upon Harold, Solicits the Aid of Sweyn, King of Denmark and of Harold Hardrada, King of Norway by Maclise

The Coronation of the King of Norway at Drontheim (engraving)
1048906 The Coronation of the King of Norway at Drontheim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of the King of Norway at Drontheim)

The Parish Church of St. Olave. Southwark. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Parish Church of St.Olave. Southwark. c1756. The original St Olaves Church was dedicated to Olav Haraldsson (c 995-1030), an early King of Norway, and stood on Tooley Street near London Bridge

Marshal Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte... 1804, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Marshal Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte, Prince of Ponte Corvo, Charles XIV of Sweden, 1804, (1896). Born Jean Bernadotte (1763-1844)

The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). The Saxon bridge was pulled down in 1014 by the Norwegian prince Olaf, who was aiding King Aethelred in regaining London from the Danes

The dying King Haakon carried to his ship, 961 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The dying King Haakon carried to his ship, 961 (1913). King Haakon I (Haakon the Good) (c920-961) of Norway was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fitjar in 961

Harald Fairhair, King of Norway, 9th or 10th century (1913). Harald I of Norway (c850-c933), known as Harald Fairhair, was the first King of Norway, ruling from 872-930

H. M The King of Norway, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.M The King of Norway, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Charles XIV John of Sweden (1763-1844), King of Sweden, 1839. Artist: Francois Pigeot
Charles XIV John of Sweden (1763-1844), King of Sweden, 1839. Charles XIV John (born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte) was King of Sweden and Norway (where he was known as Karl III Johan)

Relief figure of King Olaf, from St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, 20th century. Held in the Tankerness House Museum. Olaf Tryggvason (960s-1000) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000

Frederick III of Denmark and Norway (engraving)
XIR1248982 Frederick III of Denmark and Norway (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"The King of Norway: A Tale of Royalty, Battles, and Legacy" In the early 19th century, Marschall Bernadotte emerged as a prominent figure in Europe. Born in 1763, he would later become known as Charles XIV John of Sweden. However, his journey to royalty began far from the Scandinavian lands. As depicted in an engraving by Hilaire Le Dru in 1934, Bernadotte's path intertwined with that of Haakon VII - the future King of Norway. The image captures the moment when the King of Sweden departed Christiania for Drontheim to be crowned as ruler over Norway. It symbolizes a significant turning point for both nations. But history tells us that conflicts often shape destinies. Tostig's relentless pursuit for power led him to seek alliances with Sweyn, King of Denmark, and Harold Hardrada, King of Norway. Their collaboration is illustrated vividly through an engraving depicting their scheming minds at work. Yet amidst battles and political maneuverings lies another side to Norwegian kingship – one rooted in tradition and ceremony. Engraved scenes showcasing the coronation at Drontheim reveal a grand spectacle filled with regal splendor and reverence for ancient customs. Meanwhile, across distant shores in Southwark stands St. Olave Parish Church – a testament to centuries-old connections between England and Norway. Benjamin Cole's artistic rendition from around 1756 transports us back to an era when cultural exchanges were abundant. Returning our focus to Bernadotte himself; his rise within Swedish society was not without controversy or challenges. T. Johnson's portrait from 1896 captures the marshal-turned-king during his reign as Charles XIV John - a monarch who left an indelible mark on Scandinavia's history books. However captivating these tales may be they can merely fragments within Norway's rich tapestry spanning centuries.