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Denmark–Norway

1537 – 1814 CE · about 277 years

Denmark–Norway was the union of the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway ruled from Copenhagen, which also held Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. It introduced Lutheranism and took part in Baltic wars with Sweden. Norway was ceded to Sweden in 1814.

Key facts

Dates1537 – 1814 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope, Americas
Typepersonal union
CapitalCopenhagen
FounderChristian III
Religion(s)Lutheranism

Before & after

Preceded by

Kalmar Union

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.