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Marianne Bernadotte
Gullan Marianne, Princess Bernadotte, Countess of Wisborg (née Lindberg, later Tchang; 15 July 1924 – 16 May 2025), also known as Princess Marianne Bernadotte, was a Swedish actress, fashion icon, and philanthropist who in 1961 married Sigvard Bernadotte, the second son of Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and was officially included in the Swedish royal family. Bernadotte was noted for her work supporting causes such as dyslexia, physical disabilities, and children's eye care and as a patron of the arts. She was awarded two honorary doctorates. Education and professional life Having performed in her teens at a noted open-air theatre (''Fredriksdalsteatern'') in her hometown, Bernadotte tried out for and was accepted by the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school the Royal Dramatic Training Academy and did their full drama course 1945-1948. Between semesters, she worked as a bus hostess on tours to Germany and France. After finishing her education, she was employed as actress ''Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Bernadotte
Prince Bernadotte is a title that has been used by several members of the House of Bernadotte. It is most commonly known as a title granted to men who were formerly titled as princes of Sweden before losing their royal titles when they married unequally and against the Swedish constitution (''enskild mans dotter'' [approximately "daughter of a common man"]). It was created in 1892 as a non-hereditary title in the nobility of Luxembourg and conferred upon Prince Oscar Bernadotte, Oscar Bernadotte by Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg. A title with the same name was subsequently created in 1937 as a non-hereditary title in the nobility of Belgium and conferred upon Prince Carl Bernadotte, Carl Bernadotte by King Leopold III of Belgium. The wives of these princes of Luxembourgish and Belgian nobility were then granted the title of ''Princess Bernadotte''. The title was also used in the early 19th century with reference to Charles XIV John of Sweden, Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte, the sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
