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Christian VIII of Denmark

1786–1848 · 19th century · Also known as Christian Frederik, Christian Frederick

Christian VIII was King of Denmark from 1839 to 1848. As Prince Christian Frederik, governor of Norway, he led Norwegian resistance to the transfer of Norway to Sweden by the Treaty of Kiel in 1814, convened the Eidsvoll assembly that adopted the Norwegian constitution and was elected King of Norway on 17 May 1814. After a short war with Sweden he abdicated in October 1814.

Christian VIII of Denmark
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Kingdom of Norway (1814)

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