Norway legally had the status of an independent state with its own parliament, judiciary, legal system, armed forces, flag, and currency. However, Norway and Sweden shared a common …

The Independence of Norway Cyril Falls describes the dissolution of the union of Norway and Sweden, and the subsequent ascension of a Danish Prince to the Norwegian throne.

On November 4, 1814, the Storting declared Norway to be “a free, independent, and indivisible kingdom, united with Sweden under one king.” In 1815, Sweden accepted this declaration …

On 7 June 1905, the Norwegian parliament, or Storting, declared the dissolution of the union with Sweden, ending a partnership that had lasted since 1814. This decisive move marked …

Norway lost a brief war with Sweden in 1814 and was forced to enter into a Union with Sweden. The Swedes tried to give Norway a sense of independence. The Norwegians were allowed to …

Feb 13, 2011 · On 23 September, however, the negotiations reached a peaceful conclusion. Oscar II formally recognised Norway as an independent state and on 26 October he abdicated …

In the fall of 1905, Norway declared itself a fully independent nation. The historic decision was celebrated across the country, with citizens united in their newfound freedom.

Feb 13, 2011 · The union between Norway and Sweden was a union between two independent states, each of which had its own national assembly and its own constitution. The union …

Norway declared its independence and adopted a constitution. However, no foreign powers recognized the Norwegian independence but supported the Swedish demand for Norway to …

Despite tensions that nearly escalated into conflict, Sweden ultimately recognized Norway's independence on October 27, 1905. Following this, Danish prince Haakon VII was crowned as …