Fred VII at Flensburg

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Fred VII at Flensburg

Frederik VII is warmly received at Flensburg, then in Denmark, though later by his intransigence he will bring about the loss of Schleswig-Holstein to Prussia

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1854 B Ring Denmark Flensburg Fred Frederik Holstein Loss Prussia Received Schleswig Warmly

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, Fred VII, the monarch of Denmark from 1848 to 1863, is warmly received at Flensburg in 1854. At the time, Flensburg was part of the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein, which were in a state of political turmoil. The Danish monarch's visit was significant as it marked an attempt to assert Danish control over the region, which had been in a state of rebellion since 1848. The scene depicted in the photograph shows a jubilant crowd gathered to welcome the Danish king as he arrives in Flensburg. The people of the city, many of whom were Danish speakers, were eager to show their loyalty to the Danish monarch and reject the influence of their German-speaking neighbors in Schleswig and Holstein. Fred VII is seen here in the foreground, dressed in a military uniform and wearing a laurel wreath on his head, as he receives the enthusiastic greetings of the crowd. However, the warm reception at Flensburg would prove to be short-lived. Fred VII's intransigence and unwillingness to compromise with the German-speaking population of Schleswig and Holstein would ultimately lead to the loss of the duchies to Prussia in the Second Schleswig War in 1864. The events of this period are a significant chapter in the complex history of Denmark and Germany, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in that history. The photograph, taken in 1854, is a testament to the political tensions and cultural divisions that characterized the region at the time. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring power of symbolic gestures and popular support in shaping the course of history. Despite the eventual outcome, the image of Fred VII being warmly received at Flensburg remains an important part of Danish and European history.

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