NorwayHistorie 21 · History of Norway
Who became king of Norway after the union with Sweden was dissolved in 1905?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hvem ble konge i Norge etter at unionen med Sverige ble oppløst i 1905?
- aThe Swedish king Oscar II, who carried on as before.Den svenske kongen Oscar II, som fortsatte som før.
- bThe Danish prince Carl, who took the name Haakon VII.Den danske prinsen Carl, som fikk navnet Haakon VII.Correct answer
- cA Norwegian man whom the Storting chose from among its members.En norsk mann som Stortinget valgte blant sine medlemmer.
Why?
In a referendum in November 1905 the majority chose that Norway should be a monarchy. The Storting then chose the Danish prince Carl, who took the name Haakon VII.
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