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Who was chosen as the king of Norway by the Norwegian King?
Who was chosen as the king of Norway by the Norwegian King?
- V. Harald
- VII. Haakon
- XII. Karl (correct)
- II. Oscar
What significant change occurred for Norway in 1905?
What significant change occurred for Norway in 1905?
- The personal union with Sweden was dissolved. (correct)
- VII. Haakon was crowned as king.
- A new king was appointed from the Oldenburg dynasty.
- A new constitution was adopted.
Which constitution acknowledged the superiority of parliamentary authority over the king in Norway?
Which constitution acknowledged the superiority of parliamentary authority over the king in Norway?
- Norwegian Constitution (correct)
- Swedish Constitution
- Danish Constitution
- Oldenburg Constitution
What was the name of the king who had to abdicate alongside II. Oscar in 1905?
What was the name of the king who had to abdicate alongside II. Oscar in 1905?
Which royal family appointed VII. Haakon as the King of Norway?
Which royal family appointed VII. Haakon as the King of Norway?
What significant event in 872 led to the unification of Norway under a single ruler?
What significant event in 872 led to the unification of Norway under a single ruler?
Which dynasty ended with the death of King II. Harald in 970?
Which dynasty ended with the death of King II. Harald in 970?
What was the political structure established in Norway following the 1814 declaration?
What was the political structure established in Norway following the 1814 declaration?
Which period featured a civil war involving several claimants to the Norwegian throne?
Which period featured a civil war involving several claimants to the Norwegian throne?
What was the status of Norway within the Kalmar Union established in 1387?
What was the status of Norway within the Kalmar Union established in 1387?
What was recognized as the governance system for Norway during the period 1450-1814?
What was recognized as the governance system for Norway during the period 1450-1814?
Which king abdicated in 1814, leading to the establishment of Norway's independence?
Which king abdicated in 1814, leading to the establishment of Norway's independence?
What was a significant political change in Norway following the dissolution of the Kalmar Union in 1523?
What was a significant political change in Norway following the dissolution of the Kalmar Union in 1523?
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Personal Union
Personal Union
A political arrangement where two separate kingdoms share the same monarch.
XII. Charles
XII. Charles
The King of Sweden who was also chosen as King of Norway.
Norwegian Constitution
Norwegian Constitution
The document establishing that the constitution is superior to the king.
II. Oscar's Abdication
II. Oscar's Abdication
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VII. Haakon
VII. Haakon
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Hafrsfjord Battle
Hafrsfjord Battle
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I. Harald
I. Harald
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Güzel Saçlılar (Hårfagreætta)
Güzel Saçlılar (Hårfagreætta)
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Kalmar Union
Kalmar Union
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Oldenburg Dynasty
Oldenburg Dynasty
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Absolute Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
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Political Independence (1814)
Political Independence (1814)
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Constitutional Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
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Study Notes
Norwegian Monarchs: A Historical Overview
- Norwegian monarchy's beginnings traced to 872, following the Battle of Hafrsfjord.
- Harald Fairhair united various small kingdoms, establishing a unified Norway.
- Harald Fairhair's dynasty (Hårfagreætta) ruled until the death of King Harald II, without male heirs, in 970.
- Interruptions in indigenous rule occurred during the 10th and 11th centuries, with Danish control.
- From the 14th century onward, native dynasties ruled, including royalty like Olaf II, Harald III, and Sverre.
- A period of civil war (1130-1240) saw competing claimants, with some declared illegitimate and omitted from official lineage.
Union and Political Shifts
- 1387: Norway, Sweden, and Denmark formed the Kalmar Union; one monarch ruled all three.
- 1523: Sweden seceded from the Kalmar Union, establishing its own monarchy. Denmark asserted control over Norway, making it a semi-autonomous province.
- 1450-1814: The Oldenburg dynasty ruled both Denmark and Norway.
- Absolute monarchy in Norway established by 1660.
Independence and Modernity
- 1814: Norway achieved political independence, although in a personal union with Sweden.
- King Christian Frederick, previously heir to the Danish throne, became the Norwegian king.
- Norway declared a constitutional monarchy, choosing the Swedish King Charles XIII as its monarch.
- This was a personal union of Norway and Sweden; different countries, but one king. Charles XIII had to abide by the Norwegian constitution which placed the constitution above the king.
Separation from Sweden
- 1905: Norway separated from Sweden after the death of King Oscar II.
- A Danish prince, later King Haakon VII, assumed the Norwegian throne via a referendum.
- This ended the previous personal union between the two kingdoms.
Contemporary Norway
- The 9th-century Norwegian monarchy is among Europe's oldest.
- Current king, Harald V, ascended in 1991 and is the 64th monarch in the Norwegian lineage.
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Explore the rich history of the Norwegian monarchy, tracing its origins from 872 with Harald Fairhair to the political shifts resulting from the Kalmar Union. Understand the dynamics of power, the impact of civil wars, and the evolution of dynasties in Norway. This quiz will deepen your knowledge of Norway's royal lineage and historical governance.
