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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 ...
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 ...
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Jan 23, 2024 · Kids Encyclopedia Facts. For other kings named Olaf, see King Olaf (disambiguation). Olav V (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.
King of Norway; Reign: 21 September 1957 – 17 January 1991: Benediction: 22 June 1958: Predecessor: Haakon VII: Successor: Harald V: Prime ministers
- 22 June 1958
- Haakon VII
- 21 September 1957 – 17 January 1991
- Harald V
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.
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.
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.
