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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Princess_Märtha_of_SwedenPrincess Märtha of Sweden - Wikipedia

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   In 1940, Crown Princess Märtha and her family were immersed in World War II as Germany invaded Norway. After escaping to her home country of Sweden, and then being evacuated to America by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she effectively advocated for Norway and did fundraising until the end of the war.

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2. www.kongehuset.no › artikkelKing Olav V (1903-1991) - Det norske kongehus

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   Feb 13, 2012 · When German troops invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, the King and Crown Prince accompanied the Norwegian troops as they withdrew northwards, and later to London during the time in exile. World War II. Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London.

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   Why did King Olav travel to London?

   • When German troops invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, the King and Crown Prince accompanied the Norwegian troops as they withdrew northwards, and later to London during the time in exile. Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London.

   King Olav V (1903-1991) - The Royal House of Norway

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   How old was King Olav V of Norway when he died?

   • King Olav V of Norway, who as Crown Prince was a national symbol of resistance to Nazi Germany's occupation of his country in World War II, died yesterday after a heart attack, the Palace announced. He was 87 years old. Olav, the oldest monarch in Europe, was widely revered by his subjects in a reign that began in 1957.

   Olav V, Norway's King 33 Years And Resistance Hero, Dies at 87

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   Is Olav a Norwegian king?

   • Olav V ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Quick Facts King of Norway, Reign ... Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales.

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   Why did King Olav die?

   • Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. King Olav V of Norway, who as Crown Prince was a national symbol of resistance to Nazi Germany's occupation of his country in World War II, died yesterday after a heart attack, the Palace announced.

   Olav V, Norway's King 33 Years And Resistance Hero, Dies at 87

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kingdom_of_Norway_(872–1397)Kingdom of Norway (872–1397) - Wikipedia

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   The term Norwegian Realm ( Old Norse: * Noregsveldi, Bokmål: Norgesveldet, Nynorsk: Noregsveldet) and Old Kingdom of Norway refer to the Kingdom of Norway 's peak of power at the 13th century after a long period of civil war before 1240. The kingdom was a loosely unified nation including the territory of modern-day Norway, modern-day Swedish ...

5. www.royalcourt.no › artikkelKing Olav V (1903-1991) - The Royal House of Norway

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   Feb 13, 2012 · When German troops invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, the King and Crown Prince accompanied the Norwegian troops as they withdrew northwards, and later to London during the time in exile. World War II Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London.

6. www.nytimes.com › 1991/01/18 › obituariesOlav V, Norway's King 33 Years And Resistance Hero, Dies at ...

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   Jan 18, 1991 · King Olav V of Norway, who as Crown Prince was a national symbol of resistance to Nazi Germany's occupation of his country in World War II, died yesterday after a heart attack, the Palace...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Origins_of_the_Cold_WarOrigins of the Cold War - Wikipedia

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   The Cold War originated in the breakdown of relations between the two main victors in World War II: United States and the Soviet Union, and their respective allies, the Western Bloc and the Eastern Bloc, in the years 1945–1949.

8. www.wikiwand.com › en › Olav_VOlav V - Wikiwand

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   In 1929, he married his first cousin Princess Märtha of Sweden. During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death of his father in 1957.