1763–1844
Charles XIV John of Sweden
King of Sweden and Norway between 1818–1844. Prince of Ponte Corvo 1806–1810 and French field marshal
81years old at death
29,626days lived
73%of the people on this site died younger
Charles XIV John of Sweden was born on 26 January 1763 and died on 8 March 1844, aged 81 years and 42 days. That is 29,626 days in all.
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