Palace in the Norwegian capital Oslo. The construction began in 1825, but the Storting halted the funding after the costly foundation was laid and demanded that the appointed architect, Hans Linstow, construct a simpler palace. This was seen by many as a protest against unnecessary spending and the king's authority. The palace itself was not completed until 1849, long after the death of Charles John, and was inaugurated by Oscar I. The main street in Oslo, Slottsgaten, would later be named after Charles John as Karl Johans gate. His popularity decreased for a time in the 1830s, culminating in the Rabulist riots after the Lèse-majesté conviction of the journalist Magnus Jacob Crusenstolpe, and some calls for his abdication. Charles John survived the abdication controversy and he went on to have his silver jubilee, which was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 18 February 1843. He reigned as King of Sweden and Norway from 5 February 1818 until his death in 1844. Death On 26 January 1844, his 81st birthday, Charles John was found unconscious in his chambers having suffered a stroke. While he regained consciousness, he never fully recovered and died on the afternoon of 8 March. On his deathbed, he was heard to say: His remains were interred after a state funeral in Stockholm's Riddarholm Church. He was succeeded by his only son, Oscar I. Honours The main street of Oslo, Karl Johans gate, was named after him in 1852. The main base for the Royal Norwegian Navy, Karljohansvern, was also named after him in 1854. The Karlsborg Fortress (), located in present-day Karlsborg Municipality in Västra Götaland County, was also named in honour of him. The , a French military building located in Pau, was also named after him in 1875. The bronze equestrian statue of the King at the Royal Palace, Oslo, unveiled in 1875, is the largest bronze statue in Norway. National French Empire: Knight Grand Eagle of the Legion of Honour, 2 February 1805 Kingdom of Italy: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Iron Crown Sweden: Knight of the Order of the Seraphim, 21 August 1810 Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword, 1st Class, 21 August 1810 Commander Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa, 28 January 1813 Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star, 21 August 1810 Knight of the Order of Charles XIII, 21 August 1810