Treaty of Kiel
About the Treaty of Kiel
Napoleonic endgame, Denmark punished for loyalty to France, Norway transferred from Danish to Swedish crown. Norwegians declared independence, elected Christian Frederick, drew the Eidsvoll constitution, May 17 still national day. Sweden invaded, the Moss Convention brokered a personal union, Norway kept its constitution and growing autonomy until 1905 peaceful dissolution, Bernadotte dynasty still reigns in Sweden.
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