Charles XIV John of Sweden - Honors

Honors

King Charles John was the 909th Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in Spain and the 28th Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword.

The main street of Oslo, Karl Johans gate, was named after him in 1852 - and the main base for the Royal Norwegian Navy, Karljohansvern, was named after him in 1854. The Fortress of Karlsborg (Karlsborgs fästning), located in Karlsborg Municipality (Karlsborgs kommun) in Västra Götaland, was also named in honor of him.

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