1397 ⟶ Formation of the Kalmar Union

The Kalmar Union is established, uniting Norway, Sweden and ...
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👑 Canute's Empire Dissolves: Succession and Fragmentation

Canute the Great dies, and his kingdom of present-day Norway, England, and Denmark was split amongst three rivals to his throne.⟶
Canute's Empire Dissolves: Succession and Fragmentation (1035)
Anglo-Saxon EnglandViking AgeSuccessionMonarchyPolitical FragmentationScandinavian HistoryTerritorial Disputes
DenmarkDenmarkUnited KingdomUnited KingdomNorwayNorway

🤝 Poland and Lithuania Unify Through Union of Krewo

Union of Krewo between Poland and Lithuania.⟶
Poland and Lithuania Unify Through Union of Krewo (1385)
Political UnionDynastic MarriagePolish-Lithuanian CommonwealthMiddle AgesHabsburgsMonarchy
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🤝 Formation of the Kalmar Union

The Kalmar Union is established, uniting Norway, Sweden and Denmark into one kingdom.⟶
Formation of the Kalmar Union (1397)
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DenmarkDenmarkNorwayNorwaySwedenSweden

🇸🇪 Sweden's Secession from the Kalmar Union

Sweden gains independence from the Kalmar Union.⟶
Sweden's Secession from the Kalmar Union (1523)
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🤝 Formation of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth via the Union of Lublin

The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth is created with the Union of Lublin which lasts until 1795.⟶
Formation of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth via the Union of Lublin (1569)
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PolandPolandLithuaniaLithuania

🇳🇴 Norway Dissolves Union with Sweden and Gains Independence

June 7: The Norwegian Parliament declares the union with Sweden dissolved, and Norway achieves full independence.⟶
Norway Dissolves Union with Sweden and Gains Independence (1905)
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