Josephine of Leuchtenberg
Josephine of Leuchtenberg, also Josefina, was Queen of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 to 8 July 1859 as the wife of King Oscar I. She was also Princess of Bologna from birth and Duchess of Galliera from 1813. She was regarded as politically active during the reign of her spouse and acted as his political adviser, actively participating in government affairs. She is acknowledged as having introduced more liberal laws regarding religion.
Portrait by Axel Nordgren, c. 1858
Josephine of Leuchtenberg as crown princess, by Fredric Westin.
The royal family in 1837. Josephine is pictured dressed in white. Painting by Fredric Westin.
Coronation medal of Queen Josephine and King Oscar in 1844
Oscar I was King of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 until his death. He was the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte.
Portrait by Arvid Julius Gottfried Virgin, 1858
Oscar Bernadotte a few years before being chosen with his father to be Swedish royalty.
Crown Prince Oscar of Sweden, painted by Joseph Karl Stieler
Coronation medal 1844