The German Diet votes to take federal action against Denmark, after they appear to be attempting to hold on to the territory of Schleswig beyond the imminent death of Frederick VII, when Salic Law would separate the kingdom and dukedom.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "German Diet votes for federal action against Denmark". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18459, accessed 09 June 2026.]

