Treaty of Kiel

The Treaty of Kiel, signed in January 1814, was an agreement that marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars in Northern Europe. It involved Denmark ceding Norway to Sweden in exchange for support against Napoleon, effectively uniting Norway and Sweden under one crown. Additionally, Denmark retained control of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. This treaty was significant as it reshaped the political landscape of Scandinavia and set the stage for the modern relationships between these countries, influencing their national identities and territorial boundaries moving forward.