Union between Sweden and Norway

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Union between Sweden and Norway

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Union between Sweden and Norway

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway existed as a personal union under a common monarch from 1814 until 1905. While sharing a foreign policy and king, both states maintained separate constitutions, legislatures, and armed forces. The union was peacefully dissolved following a Norwegian declaration of independence.

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