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Treaty of Kiel

Name: Treaty of Kiel
Start: 1814-01-14
Location: Kiel

When: 14 January 1814
Where: Kiel
Part of: Norway proclaims independence, ending the Kalmar Union

The Treaty of Kiel ceded Norway to Sweden in January 1814, prompting Norwegian resistance.

Concluded on 14 January 1814, the treaty transferred Norway to Sweden. This transfer was intended to avoid occupation of Jutland. Norwegians, however, resisted this cession, leading to the establishment of a government and constitution in May 1814.

Sources

Treaty of Kiel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10
Kingdom of Norway (1814) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-29

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