Oscar III of Icadias
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| Oscar III | |||||
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| King of Icadias | |||||
| Reign | November 5, 1945 — February 15, 1967 | ||||
| Coronation | 12 June 1946 | ||||
| Successor | Oscar IV | ||||
| President of Sweden | |||||
| In office | December 3, 1933 - November 5, 1945 | ||||
| Born | William Henry Arthur Frederick 5 November 1902 Stockholm, Icadias | ||||
| Died | 15 February 1967 (aged 64) Stockholm Palace, Icadias | ||||
| Burial | 20 February, 1967 | ||||
| Spouse | Katharina Järnefelt (m. 1929) | ||||
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| House | Icadias | ||||
| Father | Nicklas Icadias | ||||
| Mother | Linda Svärd | ||||
| Religion | Church of Sweden | ||||
Oscar III (Oscar Ohlson Icadias; 5 November 1902 - 15 February 1967) was the first and only President of Sweden from 1933 until 1945, and later King of Icadias from 1945 onwards until 1967. Known for his military and administrative capabilities, he was the first ruler of a renamed Sweden and was credited with various achievements during the modernisation of the country throughout the first half of the 20th century.
Early Life
Personal Life
Titles & Honours
- 5 November 1902 - December 3 1933 Oscar Ohlson Icadias
- December 3 1933 - 5 November 1945 His Excellency The President of Sweden
- 5 November 1945 - 15 February 1967 His Royal Majesty The King of Icadias