Historical Events tagged with "northern schleswig"

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Politics & Government

Transfer of Northern Schleswig to Denmark

June 15th, 1920 104 years ago

Northern Schleswig was transferred from Germany to Denmark following a series of plebiscites. The plebiscites, held under the supervision of the League of Nations, aimed to determine the national identity of the inhabitants of largely German-speaking areas after World War I. The vote favored Danish sovereignty, reflecting the desire of many residents to join Denmark, leading to the official transfer of territory.

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