When was it published?

July 8, 1819 in Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser

Foreign News July 8, 1819

Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Monarchs Of Russia And Prussia, Bernadotte

Q: What keywords are associated?

Russia Prussia Monarchs, Bernadotte Abdication, Sweden Throne, Royal Perfidy, Norway Reward

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What is this article about?

Monarchs of Russia and Prussia demand that Bernadotte abdicate the Swedish throne, citing his lack of legitimate lineage, seen as royal perfidy after previously supporting him against Bonaparte and rewarding him with Norway.

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It is stated that the monarchs of Russia and Prussia have signified to Bernadotte, that he must abdicate the throne of Sweden, on the ground, probably, that he is not of the legitimate stock. This news, if correct, furnishes a notable example of royal perfidy. They accredited Bernadotte, when they wanted his assistance, against Bonaparte, and cozened him and rewarded his services with Norway. Bernadotte's fidelity to his old chief and patron, might have preserved France from invasion and conquest. But he preferred new friends--and they are now about to punish him for his ingratitude.

Albany Argus.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Russia Prussia Monarchs Bernadotte Abdication Sweden Throne Royal Perfidy Norway Reward

What entities or persons were involved?

Monarchs Of Russia And Prussia Bernadotte

Where did it happen?

Sweden

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Sweden

Key Persons

Monarchs Of Russia And Prussia Bernadotte

Outcome

demand for abdication on grounds of illegitimacy; viewed as perfidy after prior support and reward of norway.

Event Details

Monarchs of Russia and Prussia have signified to Bernadotte that he must abdicate the throne of Sweden, probably because he is not of the legitimate stock. This is seen as royal perfidy, as they accredited him when needing assistance against Bonaparte, cozened him, and rewarded his services with Norway. Bernadotte's fidelity to his old chief might have preserved France, but he chose new friends who now punish his ingratitude.