What the records say
- When
- 26 Jun 1809 – 22 Aug 1809
- Kind
- Revolution
- Coordinates
- 64.15° N, 21.94° W
- Description
- revolution in Iceland
Jørgen Jørgensen's Revolution
Revolution on Iceland
The Jørgen Jørgensen's Revolution other spelling includes, Jørgen Jürgensen's Revolution and Jørgen Jorgenson's Revolution) was a revolution on Iceland, instituted by the Danish adventurer Jørgen Jørgensen during the Age of Revolution. His intent was to establish a liberal society in the spirit of those emerging in the Americas and Europe at the time. The events have also been referred to as the Revolution of 1809.
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