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Mar 29, 2024 · Olaf IV Haakonsson (born 1370—died Aug. 3, 1387) was the king of Denmark (as Olaf III, 1376–87) and of Norway (1380–87). He was the son of Haakon VI and of Margaret (Margrete), daughter of Valdemar IV, king of Denmark. After Valdemar’s death in 1375, Olaf was elected (1376) king of Denmark and succeeded his father as king of Norway in 1380.
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2 days ago · Norway is a founding member of the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Council of Europe and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Norway issued applications for accession to the European Union (EU) and its predecessors in 1962, 1967 and 1992, respectively.
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Mar 29, 2024 · Olaf II Haraldsson ; feast day July 29) was the first effective king of all Norway and the country’s patron saint, who achieved a 12-year respite from Danish domination and extensively increased the acceptance of Christianity. His religious code of 1024 is considered to represent Norway’s first.
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Apr 10, 2024 · Saint Olav’s Path The stretch from Selånger in Sweden to Stiklestad in Norway ( 350 miles ). It is the historic path because this is the way of Olav Haraldson’s last journey before the historic battle at Stiklestad in 1030.
Mar 21, 2024 · Norway in the 20th Century to the Present. The 20th century was a time of monumental change for Norway. From enduring the hardships of two world wars, with the Nazi occupation during WWII leaving an indelible mark, to the discovery of oil in the late 20th century, which transformed its economy and society, Norway navigated the challenges and opportunities with resilience and foresight.
Apr 11, 2024 · A Norway Spruce is given by the city of Oslo and presented to London as a Christmas tree for display in Trafalgar Square as a token of gratitude for the UK's support during World War II. King Haakon, his son Crown Prince Olav and the country's government lived in exile in London throughout the war.
2 days ago · Norway (in-exile) Japan: W: Norwegian government-in-exile announces that it had declared war on Japan on December 7, 1941: Declaration: 1945-07-14: Italy Japan: W: Declaration: 1945-08-08 Soviet Union Japan: W: Last outbreak of war during the entire Second World War. Soviet–Japanese War: 1945-08-10: Mongolia Japan: W
