History of Sweden

The history of Sweden dates back to 9000 BC.

Union with Norway: 1814

Main article: Union between Sweden and Norway

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The following year, the Swedish King's adopted heir, French Marshal Bernadotte, was elected Crown Prince Charles by the Riksdag. In 1813, his forces joined the allies against Napoleon. In the Treaty of Kiel, the king of Denmark-Norway ceded Norway to the Swedish king. Norway, however, declared its independence, adopted a constitution and chose a new king. Sweden invaded Norway to enforce the terms of the Kiel treaty. After a short war, the peace of Moss established a personal union between the two states. The union lasted until 1905, when it was peacefully dissolved at Norway's request

Related Topics:
Bernadotte - Charles - Riksdag - 1813 - Napoleon - Treaty of Kiel - Denmark-Norway - Norway - Declared its independence - Moss - 1905 - Peacefully dissolved

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