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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 ...
29th Prime Minister of Norway; In office 3 November 1990 – 25 October 1996: Monarchs: Olav V Harald V: Preceded by: Jan P. Syse: Succeeded by: Thorbjørn Jagland: In office 9 May 1986 – 16 October 1989: Monarch: Olav V: Preceded by: Kåre Willoch: Succeeded by: Jan P. Syse: In office 4 February 1981 – 14 October 1981: Monarch: Olav V ...
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Mar 29, 2024 · Olav V (born July 2, 1903, Appleton House, near Sandringham, Norfolk, Eng.—died Jan. 17, 1991, Oslo, Nor.) was the king of Norway (1957–91), succeeding his father, King Haakon VII. Olav was educated at the Norwegian military academy and at the University of Oxford in England.
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Feb 13, 2012 · World War II. Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London. It was difficult for the Crown Prince to leave his country, and he offered to remain in Norway. Most of all, he wanted to fight on the front lines, but the Government strongly advised against it.
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Olav V ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Quick Facts King of Norway, Reign ... Close. Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales.
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.
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 Palace...
