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War or Peace?

War or peace?

The end of the union between Sweden and Norway in 1905 is one of very few examples of a peaceful dissolution of a union in the twentieth century. However, it was accompanied by military moves, and there was always the threat of war looming ... + More

The Great Powers

The Great Powers and the union crisis

Scandinavia was not an area of prime interest for the European great powers around 1905. Other countries and other areas were more important. In 1905, the situation in Europe was dominated by the war between Russia and Japan. The Great ... + More

A Peaceful Separation

1905 – A Peaceful Separation

On 7 June 1905, the Norwegian Storting held an emergency meeting, during which Prime Minister Christian Michelsen submitted the resignation of his government. Since Swedish King Oscar II could only exercise power over Norway through its ... + More

Timeline

The events of 1905

The year 2005 marks the centennial anniversary of the peaceful dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway. The timeline below shows the most important events that took place during 1905. 7 February: Negotiations between Norway and ... + More

Centennial Anniversary

Centennial Anniversary 1905-2005

Photo: ScanpixIn 2005 it will be a hundred years since the union between Norway and Sweden was dissolved by peaceful means. This also marks one hundred years of close ties with key partner countries and Norwegian participation in the international ... + More

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