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Grant of Constitution and Home Rule

When: 1874
Where: Iceland
Part of: Iceland granted a constitution and limited home rule

Denmark granted Iceland a constitution and limited home rule in 1874, coinciding with the millennial anniversary of settlement.

In 1874, Denmark granted Iceland a constitution and limited home rule. This occurred during the millennial anniversary of the settlement in Iceland, an occasion attended by King Christian IX. The grant reflected the growing influence of Icelandic nationalism and the political pressures from earlier Danish constitutional reforms.

Sources

Iceland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
Constitution of Iceland Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-12

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