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National Liberal Party (Denmark)
The National Liberal Party ( da, De Nationalliberale) was a Danish political party or political movement from 1842 until 1882. Often considered "the first Danish political party" the National Liberals were gradually founded as the opposition against the Danish absolute monarchy. It was inspired by German movements and its base was merchants, industrials, officials and especially students and academics. Among its leading figures were Orla Lehmann, Ditlev Gothard Monrad, Andreas Frederik Krieger, Carl Ploug and Carl Christian Hall but many elder businessmen and officials were leaders until the 1840s. Its political goal was a constitutional government and free liberal economy, mixed with a strong national attitude towards the Germans, especially on the Schleswig-Holstein Question. It gradually grew stronger during the 1840s, and at the crisis and fall of absolutism 1848 it was the driving force. After a short participation in cabinet it went into opposition until 1854. From then a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberalism
Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed, political equality and equality before the law."political rationalism, hostility to autocracy, cultural distaste for conservatism and for tradition in general, tolerance, and ... individualism". John Dunn. ''Western Political Theory in the Face of the Future'' (1993). Cambridge University Press. . Liberals espouse various views depending on their understanding of these principles. However, they generally support private property, market economies, individual rights (including civil rights and human rights), liberal democracy, secularism, rule of law, economic and political freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion. Liberalism is frequently cited as the dominant ideology of modern times.Wolfe, p. 23.Adams, p. 11. Liberalism became a distinct movement in the Age of Enlightenment, gaining popularity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
February 1853 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 26 February 1853.Kaare R Skov (1999) ''Demokratiets Danmarkshistorie – Gennem 150 år'' Aschenhoug Christian Albrecht Bluhme of the Højre party remained Prime Minister after the elections, but after the government failed to win a vote on who would succeed King Frederick VII on 18 April by the three-quarters majority necessary, the legislature was dissolved and early elections were held in May. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p510 Only 14% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1873 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 14 November 1873.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p523 The result was a narrow victory for the Højre Coalition, which won 51 of the 101 seats. Ludvig Holstein-Holsteinborg remained Prime Minister following the elections. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p511 Results References {{Danish elections Denmark 1873 in Denmark Elections in Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1872 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 20 September 1872. The result was a victory for the United Left, which won 53 seats. Ludvig Holstein-Holsteinborg remained Prime Minister following the elections. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p510 Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p511 Results References {{Danish elections Denmark Folketing Elections in Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1869 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 22 September 1869. The Mellem Party emerged as the largest factions, winning 27 seats. Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs remained Prime Minister. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p. 511. Results References {{Danish elections Folketing Elections in Denmark Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1866 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 12 October 1866,Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p523 following the introduction of a new constitution. The National Liberal Party and the National Left emerged as the largest factions, winning 20 seats each. Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs remained Prime Minister. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p511 Results References {{Danish elections Folketing 2 1866 10 Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June 1866 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 4 June 1866.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p523 The National Left emerged as the largest faction, winning 30 of the 101 seats. Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs remained Prime Minister. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p511 Results References {{Danish elections Folketing 1866 06 Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1865 Danish Folketing Election
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1864 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 7 June 1864. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p523 The National Liberal Party emerged as the largest faction, winning 40 of the 101 seats. Following the elections, Christian Albrecht Bluhme became Prime Minister on 7 July. Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies. Only 14% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p511 Results References {{Danish elections 1864 in Denmark Elections in Denmark Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1861 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 14 June 1861.Kaare R Skov (1999) ''Demokratiets Danmarkshistorie – Gennem 150 år'' Aschenhoug Carl Christian Hall remained Prime Minister following the elections.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p557 Electoral system The elections were held using a form of first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies; Voting took place in public meetings by a show of hands. If the outcome of this stage was challenged, another vote was held amongst candidates who had not withdrawn. In the second vote, voters were checked against the electoral roll and were required to say clearly which candidate they wished to vote for. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1858 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 14 June 1858.Kaare R Skov (1999) ''Demokratiets Danmarkshistorie – Gennem 150 år'' Aschenhoug Carl Christian Hall remained Prime Minister following the elections.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p557 Electoral system The elections were held using a form of first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies; Voting took place in public meetings by a show of hands. If the outcome of this stage was challenged, another vote was held amongst candidates who had not withdrawn. In the second vote, voters were checked against the electoral roll and were required to say clearly which candidate they wished to vote for. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1855 Danish Folketing Election
Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 14 June 1855 in order to approve amendments to the constitution.Kaare R Skov (1999) ''Demokratiets Danmarkshistorie – Gennem 150 år'' Aschenhoug Peter Georg Bang remained Prime Minister following the elections.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p557 Electoral system The elections were held using first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies. Only 15% of the population was eligible to vote in the elections, with suffrage restricted to men over 30 who were not receiving poor relief (or who had not paid back any previous poor relief received), were not classed as "dependents" (those who were privately employed but did not have a household) and who had lived in their constituency for a certain length of time.Nohlen & Stöver, p511 Results References {{Danish elections 1855 in Denmark Elections in Denmark Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
