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Royal Decree for New Althing
- When
- 8 March 1843
- Where
- Royal Decree
A royal decree issued in March 1843 established the framework for a new Althing, setting the stage for elections and the eventual 1845 meeting.
On 8 March 1843, a royal decree provided for the establishment of a new Althing. This decree preceded the elections held the following year, which led to the assembly's first meeting in 1845. The decree marked the formal administrative beginning of the reopened parliament.
Sources
- Althing Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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