Episode 3 of 3

Establishment of Government

Name: Establishment of Government
Start: 1814-05-16
End: 1814-05-17
Location: Eidsvoll

When: 16-17 May 1814
Where: Eidsvoll
Part of: Norway proclaims independence, ending the Kalmar Union

A government and constitution were established at Eidsvoll in May 1814, naming Christian Frederick king.

The Norwegian Constituent Assembly adopted the constitution on 16 May and signed it on 17 May 1814. This government named Christian Frederick as king, representing a bid for sovereignty. The constitution was written during five weeks of spring 1814.

Sources

Constitution of Norway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30
Kingdom of Norway (1814) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-29

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