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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Norwegian_monarchsList of Norwegian monarchs - Wikipedia

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   The list of Norwegian monarchs (Norwegian: kongerekken or kongerekka) begins in 872: the traditional dating of the Battle of Hafrsfjord, after which victorious King Harald Fairhair merged several petty kingdoms into that of his father. Named after the homonymous geographical region, Harald's realm was later to be known as the Kingdom of Norway.

   • Olaf II

     Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995 – 29 July 1030), also Olav...

   • Magnus IV Sigurdsson

     Magnus Sigurdsson (c. 1115 – 12 November 1139), also known...

   • Fairhair Dynasty

     The Fairhair dynasty (Norwegian: Hårfagreætta) was a family...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OlafOlaf - Wikipedia

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   Olaf or Olav ( / ˈoʊləf /, / ˈoʊlɑːf /, or British / ˈoʊlæf /; Old Norse: Áleifr, Ólafr, Óleifr, Anleifr) is a Dutch, Polish, Scandinavian and German given name. It is presumably of Proto-Norse origin, reconstructed as *Anu-laibaz, from anu "ancestor, grand-father" and laibaz "heirloom, descendant". Old English forms are attested ...

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   Who was King Olav V?

   • 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.

   King Olav V (1903-1991) - Det norske kongehus

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   What is the Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav?

   • The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav was founded by King Oscar I in 1847. It is conferred as “a reward for distinguished services rendered to Norway and mankind”. His Majesty The King is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order of St. Olav takes its name from Norway’s canonised king, Olav the Holy. It is divided into five classes:

   The Order of St. Olav - Det norske kongehus

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   Is Olav a Norwegian name?

   • Old English forms are attested as Ǣlāf, Anlāf. The corresponding Old Novgorod dialect form is Uleb. A later English form of the name is Olave . In the Norwegian language, Olav and Olaf are equally common, but Olav is traditionally used when referring to Norwegian royalty. The Swedish form is Olov or Olof, and the Danish form is Oluf.

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   Who was King Olav lie?

   • In 1957, when Olav became King at his father's death, Trygve Lie, who was Norway's wartime Foreign Minister in exile and then the first Secretary General of the United Nations, offered this tribute: "King Olav is very knowledgeable in many fields, and his excellent memory has impressed experts in many areas.

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

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Coat_of_arms_of_NorwayCoat of arms of Norway - Wikipedia

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   The coat of arms of Norway is the arms of dominion of King Harald V of Norway, and as such represents both the monarch and the kingdom (nation and the state). It depicts a standing golden lion on a red background, bearing a golden crown and axe with silver blade (blazoned Gules, a lion rampant Or, crowned Or, holding an axe Or with a blade argent).

   • Adopted: 1280 or earlier
   • Order(s): Order of St. Olav

   • Blazon: Gules, a lion rampant Or, crowned and bearing an axe Or with blade Argent

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

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   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.

6. www.kongehuset.no › artikkelThe Order of St. Olav - Det norske kongehus

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   Sep 18, 2018 · The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav was founded by King Oscar I in 1847. It is conferred as “a reward for distinguished services rendered to Norway and mankind”. His Majesty The King is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order of St. Olav takes its name from Norway’s canonised king, Olav the Holy. It is divided into five classes: With ...

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

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   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.

8. 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 · Haakon soon renamed his son Olav, a heroic name of Viking rulers. At 25, Olav married Princess Martha of Sweden. The couple traveled widely, including an extensive 1939 journey in the United States.