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Impeachment Verdict

When
1883-1884
Where
Norway
Part of
Parliamentarism introduced in Norway

Judges convened in fall 1883, resulting in loss of position and fines for most ministers.

The trials took several months, concluding with the loss of position without honor for most ministers and huge fines. This outcome paved the way for the introduction of parliamentarism in 1884.

Sources

  1. Johan Sverdrup Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18

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