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  1. The Schleswig-Holstein question was the name given to the whole complex of diplomatic and other issues arising in the 19th century out of the relations of the two duchies, Schleswig and Holstein, to the Danish crown on one side and the German Confederation on the other.

  2. Even though many Danish nationalists, such as the National Liberal ideologue and agitator Orla Lehmann, used the name Schleswig, it began to assume a clear German nationalist character in the mid 19th century – especially when included in the combined term "Schleswig-Holstein". A central element of the German nationalistic claim was the ...

    • Feudal Duchy, Monarchy
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  4. Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the 16 states of Germany, comprising most of the historical Duchy of Holstein and the southern part of the former Duchy of Schleswig. Its capital city is Kiel; other notable cities are Lübeck and Flensburg. It covers an area of 15,763 km2 (6,086 sq mi), making it the 5th smallest German federal state by area.

  5. Apr 12, 2024 · The Province of Schleswig-Holstein was a province of the Kingdom of Prussia from 1868 to 1946. From the 1400s to 1866, the dukedoms of Schleswig and Holstein were ruled by the Danish Oldenburg royal family. In 1865, the German Confederation, led by Prussia and Austria, defeated the Danes in the Second War of Schleswig.

  6. ___ Schleswig-Holstein A virtual guide to the German Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein. Beside a state profile, this page offers links to sources that provide you with information about this "Bundesland", e.g.: official web sites, local news, culture, history, education, city- and country guides with travel and visitors information, tourist attractions, events and much more.

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