Oscar II of Sweden

Oscar II became King of Sweden and Norway after the death of his brother, Charles XV. He inherited a dual monarchy that was increasingly strained by Norwegian demands for independence.

Oscar II accepted the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway after the Norwegian parliament declared independence. He formally abdicated the Norwegian throne, ending the personal union that had existed since 1814.

Oscar II served as an arbitrator in the dispute between Finland and Russia over the Aland Islands. His involvement helped maintain peace in the Baltic region.