Historical Events tagged with "Eidsvoll"
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Politics & Government
Norwegian Constitution Signed, Crown Prince Elected King
May 17th, 1814 210 years ago
The Constitution of Norway was signed by the Norwegian Constituent Assembly, establishing Norway as an independent state. Crown Prince Christian Frederick of Denmark was elected as the new King of Norway, marking the beginning of a constitutional monarchy. The assembly convened at Eidsvoll and aimed to create a nation-state following the Napoleonic Wars, driven by a desire for independence and self-governance.
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