Bernadotte

[ bur-nuh-dot; French ber-na-dawt ]

noun

1. Count Folke [fawl, -k, uh], 1895–1948, Swedish diplomat and United Nations mediator; assassinated.
2. Jean Bap·tiste Jules [zhah, n, b, a, -, teest, zh, y, l], 1764–1844, French marshal under Napoleon; as Charles XIV, king of Sweden and Norway 1818–44.

Bernadotte

noun

1. ˈbɛrnədɔt BernadotteFolke, Count18951948MSwedishPOLITICS: diplomat Folke (ˈfɔlke), Count. 1895–1948, Swedish diplomat, noted for his work with the Red Cross during World War II and as United Nations mediator in Palestine (1948). He was assassinated by Jewish terrorists
2. ˈbɜːnəˌdɒtbɛrnadɔt BernadotteJean Baptiste Jules17641844MFrenchMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Jean Baptiste Jules (ʒɑ̃ batist ʒyl). 1764–1844, French marshal under Napoleon; king of Norway and Sweden (1818–44) as Charles XIV

Example Sentences

Bernadotte never bothered to learn the language, but his new locals didn't seem to mind.

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Of these Napoleon was well advised, but Bernadotte was too cunning to allow himself to be compromised absolutely.

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Napoleon always took care that Bernadotte should never have under his command French soldiers.

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In spite of the inferiority of his troops, Bernadotte as usual distinguished himself in the hour of battle.

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He had determined to end the unceasing struggle between himself and Bernadotte.

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In spite of his brilliant career, Bernadotte must ever remain one of the most pathetic figures in history.

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