Treaty of Kiel

in Napoleonic Wars The defeated king of Denmark ceded Norway to the King of Sweden in exchange for the presence of Sweden Pomerania The control of. However, the treaty was never formally implemented. Prussia in Congress of Vienna I got Pomerania; Norway declared independence, enacted a constitution, elected Christian Frederic King of Norway. Soon after Sweden invaded Norway, Norway agreed to form a union with Sweden A surname . The Treaty of Kiel specifically identified three Norwegian dependent territories - Greenland , Iceland and Faroe Islands It did not cede Norway to Sweden, but continued its union with Denmark.

Denmark - Prince of Norway, resident Governor of Norway Christian Frederic When the prince learned of the treaty, he launched a campaign for Norwegian independence, probably in order to reunite with Denmark. With the tacit support of not only the Danish royal family, but also the prominent support of Norway, he successfully instigated the independence movement. The Norwegians persuaded the prince that it would be unwise to claim the Norwegian throne and that he should act as a temporary regent and prepare to elect representatives to a constituent assembly. On April 10th, in Ezbour A national convention was convened and a constitution was drawn up. Norway elected Christian Frederik as king and declared independence on 17 May. The Swedish invasion of Norway forced Christian Frederik to abdicate in October. Parliament of Norway Some necessary changes were made to the Constitution, and the King of Sweden was elected on 4 November Charles XIII For the King of Norway, marking Swedish-norway union Officially established.