What type of monarchy was Denmark–Norway prior to 1660?
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional and Elective Monarchy
Hereditary Monarchy
Parliamentary Monarchy
Answer
Prior to 1660, Denmark–Norway was de jure a constitutional and elective monarchy, where the King's power was somewhat limited. In 1660, it became one of the most stringent absolute monarchies in Europe.
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