By the early 16th century, Norway had lost its separate political institutions, and together with Denmark formed the political unit known as Denmark–Norway until 1814, progressively becoming the weaker member of the union.
A comezos do século XVI, Noruega perdera as súas institucións políticas separadas e xunto a Dinamarca formou a unidade política chamada Dinamarca-Noruega até 1814, converténdose progresivamente no membro débil da unión.