Ømheden

Ømheden, also known as the "Ømhed" or "Ømhedsperioden," is a historical period in Denmark that lasted from 1807 to 1814. It was characterized by a series of political and constitutional changes that significantly altered the political landscape of the country. The term "Ømheden" is derived from the Danish word for "hardship" or "difficulty," reflecting the challenges faced by the Danish people during this time.

The Ømheden began with the signing of the Treaty of Kiel in 1807, which ended the Napoleonic Wars. The treaty resulted in the loss of Norway to Sweden and the establishment of a personal union between Denmark and Sweden, known as the United Kingdom of Sweden and Norway. This union was short-lived, as it was dissolved in 1814 following the Napoleonic Wars.

During the Ømheden, Denmark experienced significant political and constitutional changes. The Danish Constitution of 1807 was adopted, which established a constitutional monarchy and introduced a bicameral legislature. The constitution also granted greater rights to the Danish people, including the right to vote and the right to petition the government.

The Ømheden also saw the rise of a new political movement in Denmark, known as the "National Liberal" movement. This movement advocated for greater political and economic freedom for the Danish people, and it played a significant role in the political and constitutional changes of the time.

The Ømheden ended with the signing of the Treaty of Kiel in 1814, which restored Norway to Denmark and ended the personal union between Denmark and Sweden. The treaty also established a new constitutional monarchy in Denmark, which was based on the Danish Constitution of 1807.

The Ømheden was a period of significant political and constitutional change in Denmark. It resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and a bicameral legislature, and it granted greater rights to the Danish people. The Ømheden also saw the rise of a new political movement in Denmark, known as the "National Liberal" movement, which advocated for greater political and economic freedom for the Danish people.