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circa 1796: Karl XIV Johan (1763 - 1844), (Charles XIV John), King of Sweden and Norway from 1818, (original name Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte). He attained the rank of marshal in the French army in 1804. A portrait by Albier, dating from the time of the Directory. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

circa 1796:  Karl XIV Johan (1763 - 1844), (Charles XIV John), King of Sweden and Norway from 1818, (original name Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte).  He attained the rank of marshal in the French army in 1804.  A portrait by Albier, dating from the time of the Directory.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)