Oscar III of Icadias

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Oscar III
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King of Icadias
ReignNovember 5, 1945 — February 15, 1967
Coronation12 June 1946
SuccessorOscar IV
President of Sweden
In officeDecember 3, 1933 - November 5, 1945
BornWilliam Henry Arthur Frederick
(1902-11-05)5 November 1902
Stockholm, Icadias
Died15 February 1967(1967-02-15) (aged 64)
Stockholm Palace, Icadias
Burial20 February, 1967
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Full name
Oscar Ohlson Icadias
HouseIcadias
FatherNicklas Icadias
MotherLinda Svärd
ReligionChurch 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