Bernadotte

Bernadotte is a surname of French origin, derived from the name of a village in the Pas-de-Calais region of France. The name is most famously associated with Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, who became King Charles XIV John of Sweden and King Charles III of Norway in the 19th century. In Hebrew, the name can be translated as ברנדוט. In Swedish, it is Bernadotte, and in Norwegian, it is also Bernadotte. The Bernadotte family has played a significant role in Swedish and Norwegian history, with descendants of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte continuing to reign in Sweden until 1973 and in Norway until 2019. The name is also associated with the Bernadotte Foundation, a humanitarian organization founded by Folke Bernadotte, a member of the Swedish royal family and a diplomat known for his efforts in mediating conflicts and promoting peace.