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Chronology
500-1050
- In the period of Viking expansion, Danish Vikings overrun Frisian coast and parts of England and Normandy.
1013
- England conquered by Sweyn Forkocard.
1014-1035
- Christianity established in Denmark.
1017-1035
- Canute the Great extends Danish empire to include, briefly, all of England and Norway.
1035
- Norway regains independence from Denmark.
1042
- England regains independence from Denmark.
1157-1241
- Copenhagen is founded; Denmark becomes a Baltic commercial and military power.
1397
- The Union of Kalmar between Denmark, Sweden, and Norway (including Iceland) is established. Sweden breaks away in 1523, while Norway proper remains in the union until 1814.
1536
- Lutheranism is introduced in Denmark-Norway.
1668
- Institution of absolute monarchy; subjugation of peasantry.
1788
- The Danish peasantry is emancipated.
1807
- Copenhagen bombarded by British fleet, which captives and "interns" Danish navy.
1814
- The Peace of Kiel cedes Norway to Sweden. Further relaxation of absolutist rule.
1849
- A new constitution is adopted, granting wide suffrage and leading to modern liberal reforms.
1864
- The war with Prussia and Austria-Hungary results in the loss of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg. There are growing demands for disarmament.
1880-1890
- Emigration to the United States it at its peak.
1914-1918
- Denmark declares its neutrality in World War I.
1915
- June
- A new more liberal constitution is adopted under pressure from farmers, workers, and middle class.
1918
- Act of Union, ratified by Denmark and Iceland, makes Iceland an independent kingdom joined to Denmark under a common monarch; Iceland's foreign affairs and military defense remain Danish responsibility.
1920
- A plebiscite in Schleswig results in North Schleswig opting for Denmark and South Schleswig remaining German.
1940
- April
- Germany invades and occupies Denmark.
1944
- Iceland abrogates Act of Union, severing last ties with Denmark.
1945
- May
- Denmark is liberated by British troops.
1946
- April
- The last Soviet troops evacuate the island of Bornholm.
1947
- April
- Frederik IX accedes to the throne following the death of his father, Christian X.
1948
- April
- Marshall Plan aid begins.
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