[4] Since the Age of Enlightenment, revolutionary ideas and reformism spread first to America and France, but soon also to the rest of the world, including the twin realms of Denmark–Norway.

[6] And turned the revolutionary ideas down by reforming the country, under the leadership of privy councillor, Johann Friedrich Struensee, and the young prince regent and later king, Frederick.

"[4] [17] On 29 December 1808, at Liverpool harbour, Jørgensen accompanied and financed by James Savignac and Samuel Phelps, with the additional help of Sir Joseph Banks, embarked for Iceland with supplies for the starving population.

[2][15][14] Their vessel Clarence met hostile resistance from the Danish government at Reykjavík, since it displayed the Union Jack[14] Nevertheless, Jørgensen forced an agreement to bring the humanitarian aid ashore.

[14] Though, Jørgensen, Phelps, and Banks' humanitarian efforts faced challenges in Reykjavik, as the city's population of around 300 residents were predominantly linked to the colonial Danish government and enjoyed privileged status.

I was quite aware of the mood of the population before I made my plan, and knew that I was on safe grounds"[4][18] Jørgensen envisioned an Iceland characterized by social democracy and liberty, drawing inspiration from the revolutionary movements in America and France.

[2][15] Jørgensen disrupted the exploitative practices and monopolies of the Danish colonists, including Count Trampe, by selling grain at significantly reduced prices.

[14] Jergensen's two-month-rule was harsh against the previous Danish rule and commanded that all guns, swords and ammunition should be handed over to Jørgensen and his crew and all representatives of Denmark should stay inside.

[19] Jørgensen's successful revolution would not last long though, and on 22 August 1809, the British corvette Talbot, under the command of captain Alexander Jones arrived at the island.

[4][1][15] With a short Icelandic independence from Denmark proved the big changes in the 19th century for the multinational Danish Realm,[4] Five years later, Norway would too revolt against the provisions at Kiel.