The Norwegian constitution was signed in 1814 when Norway declared itself independent from Denmark. The background for the signing of the constitution was the defeat of Napoleon and, with Napoleon, danish troops. Prince Christian-Frederik founded a independent movement.and a national assembly was called. The constitution was written over a five weeks period in the spring of 181, ratified on may 16th and signed on May 17th. It is the second oldest constitution still in use today and it was considered radical and liberal when it was first created. May 17th is celebrated as the national day in Norway today, but Norway did not receive its independence in 1814. After a short war with entered Norway in a forced union with Sweden and it wasn't until 1905 that Norway gained its independence.
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