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Aug. 3, 1872, Charlottenlund, Den. Died: Sept. 21, 1957, Oslo, Nor. (aged 85) Title / Office: king (1905-1957), Norway. Haakon VII (born Aug. 3, 1872, Charlottenlund, Den.—died Sept. 21, 1957, Oslo, Nor.) was the first king of Norway following the restoration of that country’s full independence in 1905.
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Funeral procession of King Haakon VII with King Olav V and Crown Prince Harald at the front, followed by (from left) King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and King Frederick IX of Denmark. Haakon died at the Royal Palace in Oslo on 21 September 1957. He was 85 years old.
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Apr 8, 2015 · The king’s defiance, and chaotic escape. April 8, 2015. As Norwegians recalled their wartime history this week, attention turned to the chaotic escape of Norway’s king, crown prince and government from Nazi German invaders in April 1940. A new account of King Haakon VII’s historic decision to refuse to surrender shows how it led to nearly ...
Sep 21, 2013 · Haakon was the grandfather of King Harald V of Norway. On September 21, 1957, King Haakon VII of Norway passed away at the Royal Palace in Oslo. He was 85 years old. He was buried on October 1, 1957, at the Akershus Fortress next to his beloved wife, Queen Maud.
Image Credit. Birthday: August 3, 1872 ( Leo) Born In: Charlottenlund, Denmark. Emperors & Kings #347. Historical Personalities #495. Quick Facts. Also Known As: Prince Carl of Denmark, Haakon, né Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel. Died At Age: 85. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Maud of Wales (m. 1896–1938) father: Frederick VIII of Denmark.
Haakon died on 21 September 1957 at the age of 85 after a long 52-year reign. He was succeeded by his only son, Olav, who ascended to the throne as Olav V . Haakon has a reputation as one Norway's greatest kings. Despite living in exile for five years, he refused to abdicate the throne.
Haakon died at the age of 85 in September 1957, after having reigned for nearly 52 years. He was succeeded by his only son, who ascended to the throne as Olav V. Oops something went wrong: Haakon VII was King of Norway from November 1905 until his death in September 1957.
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