Convention of Moss

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Convention of Moss

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1814 ceasefire agreement establishing the basis for the personal union between Sweden and Norway.

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Origins & Early Life

The Convention of Moss (Mossekonvensjonen) was a ceasefire agreement signed on 14 August 1814 between the King of Sweden and the Norwegian government. It followed the Swedish-Norwegian War due to Norway's claim to sovereignty. It also became the de facto peace agreement and formed the basis for the personal union between Sweden and Norway that was established when the Norwegian Stortinget (Parliament) elected Charles XIII of Sweden as king of Norway on 4 November 1814.

Career & Major Achievements

The Union lasted until Norway declared its dissolution in 1905. In 1814, Denmark–Norway was on the losing side in the Napoleonic Wars. Under the Treaty of Kiel, negotiated on 14 January 1814, Norway was ceded to the king of Sweden, of the new House of Bernadotte.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In an attempt to take control of their destiny, the Norwegians convened a constitutional assembly at Eidsvoll and, on 17 May 1814, signed the Constitution of Norway. The viceroy and heir to the thrones of Denmark and Norway, Prince Christian Frederik, was elected by the assembly as king.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1814: 1814 Milestone — The Convention of Moss (Mossekonvensjonen) was a ceasefire agreement signed on 14 August 1814 between the King of Sweden and the Norwegian government.
2. 1905: 1905 Milestone — The Union lasted until Norway declared its dissolution in 1905.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Convention of Moss

True or False: “True or false: The Convention of Moss immediately granted Norway full, undisputed sovereignty, ending all ties with Sweden.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The Convention of Moss established a personal union, which meant Norway remained under a shared royal authority with Sweden, rather than achieving immediate, undisputed sovereignty.

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