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    Olav V ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; [1] born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales. He became heir apparent to the Norwegian throne when his father was elected King ...

  2. Jan 17, 2021 · 17th January 2021. On 17 January 1991, King Olav of Norway suffered a fatal heart attack, following nearly a year of health problems, and passed away at the age of 87. He was succeeded by his son ...

  3. Jan 30, 2019 · The Funeral of King Olav V of Norway at Oslo Cathedral on this day in 1991, which followed a Procession from the Royal Palace of Oslo, and was followed by a Procession to the Akershus Fortress. King Olav, nicknamed “Folkekongen” which means “The People’s King,” was greatly mourned by the Norwegian people, who lit hundreds of thousands ...

  4. Jan 16, 2011 · King Olav reigned for 33 years and was cherished and respected as Norway’s King. He was called the “People’s King”. The King passed away on January 17th 1991 and was buried in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Castle in Oslo. When Olav V died his son Harald became King V of Norway. You can read a detailed biography of the late King Olav V ...

  5. Jan 30, 2021 · The royal funeral that united a nation in grief. This year marks the 30 years since King Olav V died and his son took over as Norway’s new king. The official announcement of King Olav’s death ...

  6. Feb 13, 2012 · King Olav V was born at Appleton House in Norfolk, England, on 2 July 1903. He was the son and only child of King Haakon VII (1872-1957) and Queen Maud (1869-1938), then Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud of Wales. Christened Alexander Edward Christian Frederik, he was given the name Olav when his father was elected King of Norway in 1905.

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  8. Jan 6, 2021 · For on that day, it will be 30 years since King Olav died and with it 30 years since King Harald took on his role as the nation’s monarch. The shocking news that King Olav was dead came late in ...

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