Europe 1863: Schleswig-Holstein Question

Schleswig and Holstein were two largely German duchies which had long been ruled by Denmark. In 1863 the Danes revised their constitution to tie Schleswig more closely to Denmark - outraging German nationalists across Europe, who wanted the two duchies free from foreign rule. Supporting the nationalist cause, the small German states of Hanover and Saxony marched into Holstein.

Main Events

7 Jan 1862 British and French fleets arrive in Veracruz

British and French fleets arrive in Veracruzin wikipedia

23 Sep 1862 Otto von Bismarck becomes Prussian Prime Minister

Otto von Bismarck becomes Prussian Prime Ministerin wikipedia

8 Feb 1863 January Uprising

Prussia allies with Russia to help defeat Polish Revoltin wikipedia

18 Nov 1863 November Constitution

Christian IX of Denmark signs November Constitution, incorporating Schleswig in Denmarkin wikipedia

24 Dec 1863 Saxony and Hanover occupy Holstein

Saxony and Hanover occupy Holsteinin wikipedia