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Outbreak of the Uprising

When: March 1848
Where: Schleswig
Part of: First Schleswig War begins over the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein

In March 1848, the Low German-speaking population of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg rebelled against Danish rule, creating a provisional government and army.

The uprising was provoked by the political changes in Denmark, specifically the rise of National Liberals. The rebels established a provisional government and army, marking the start of the First Schleswig War. This conflict was rooted in the question of control over the duchies, which were ruled by the Danish king in personal union.

Sources

First Schleswig War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
Duchy of Schleswig Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29

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