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1. www.newsinenglish.no › 2011/10/28 › beloved-kingBeloved king 'naive' about the Nazis - Norway's News in ...

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   Oct 28, 2011 · October 28, 2011. Norwegian historians, authors and commentators were scrambling on Friday to try to explain why Norway’s late and much-loved King Olav, long a symbol of Nazi resistance while crown prince in exile during World War II, actually wanted to negotiate with Hitler’s government and didn’t want to leave Norway when the Germans invaded.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › German_occupation_of_NorwayGerman occupation of Norway - Wikipedia

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   The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany during the Second World War began on 9 April 1940 after Operation Weserübung. Conventional armed resistance to the German invasion ended on 10 June 1940, and Nazi Germany controlled Norway until the capitulation of German forces in Europe on 8 May 1945 .

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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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   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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   When did Crown Prince Olav return to Norway?

   • On 13 May 1945 Crown Prince Olav and five government ministers returned to a liberated Norway. Cheering crowds lined the route of the procession as it wound its way from the harbour. The Crown Prince acted as Regent until King Haakon’s return on 7 June. After the war Crown Prince Olav assumed an increasing number of official tasks.

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

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   When was Norway occupied by Nazi Germany?

   • The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany during the Second World War began on 9 April 1940 after Operation Weserübung. Conventional armed resistance to the German invasion ended on 10 June 1940, and Nazi Germany controlled Norway until the capitulation of German forces in Europe on 8 May 1945.

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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 Black Death ended up depleting the population by 65%, from roughly 350,000 to 125,000. [19] After the death of Haakon VI of Norway in 1380, his son Olav IV of Norway succeeded to both the thrones of Norway and Denmark and also claimed the Kingdom of Sweden, holding its westernmost provinces already.

   • Currency: Norwegian penning, (995–1397)
   • Historical era: Middle Ages

   • Demonym(s): Norwegian

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Norwegian_campaignNorwegian campaign - Wikipedia

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   The Norwegian campaign (8 April – 10 June 1940) involved the attempt by Allied forces to defend northern Norway coupled with the resistance of the Norwegian military to the country's invasion by Nazi Germany in World War II .

   • Date: 8 April – 10 June 1940, (2 months and 2 days)

   • Location: Norway

6. www.royalcourt.no › nyhetHomecoming, 7 June 1945 - The Royal House of Norway

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   Jun 7, 2020 · Kong Haakon kommer hjem etter 2. verdenskrig. On 7 June 1945, King Haakon returned to Norway with the Crown Prince’s family after five long years of war. Photo: NRK filmavisen (in Norwegian). Crown Prince Olav, as Norway’s Chief of Defence, had been back in Norway since 13 May.

7. 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...

8. 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.