Two centuries ago today, Prince Christian Frederik met with notables at Carsten Anker's mansion at Eidsvold in Norway to proclaim himself absolute King of Norway. The notables, however, advised him to call a constitutional convention instead, and so it was ordered.
Today is also the official opening of the bicentennial.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Meeting of Notables
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