The present Swedish royal house traces back to Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. What was he before being chosen as heir in 1810?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A French marshal under Napoleon
- Step 1: On 5 June 1806, the Marshal of the Empire Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte received from Napoleon the title of prince of Pontecorvo (Pontecorvo is an enclave of the Papal States within the Kingdom of Naples). Answer: A French marshal under Napoleon. Why not the others: None of these fit: A Russian admiral under Tsar Alexander; A Prussian chancellor under Frederick William; A Danish general under Christian VII.
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