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Jul 3, 2019 · Harald Bluetooth (c. 910–c. 987), otherwise known as King Harald I of Denmark, was best known for three major achievements. First, he completed the work of unifying Denmark under a single ruler. Second, he conquered Norway—an event which had major historical consequences. Finally, he converted the Danes and Norwegians to Christianity.
Jul 20, 2023 · Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon turned 50 on July 20, 2023. PHOTO: Det kongelige hoff. It’s no secret that the royal yacht Norge has been spotted in Northern Norway this week, nor that the crown prince’s father, King Harald V (age 86), has been fishing for wild salmon in the Alta River. The monarch even caught a salmon that weighed over 10 ...
Oct 29, 2022 · Harald Hardrada: King of Norway. By James Turner. Coming back to Norway meant that Harald Hardrada had two relatives to deal with – Sweyn and Magnus. It would make for an interesting path to the Norwegian throne. By 1043 the wheel of fortune had turned once more, and the family of Harald Hardrada was triumphant.
Feb 29, 2024 · Norway’s King Harald V, aged 87 and in poor health, is “improving” from an infection that forced him to be hospitalised while on holiday in Malaysia, ... Crown Prince Haakon, 50, steps in as ...
Feb 28, 2024 · LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) — King Harald V of Norway remained hospitalized with an infection on Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi on Wednesday as officials said that his condition was improving. Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch at age 87, became ill while he was on vacation. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, said in Norway that his ...
Haakon VII (born Aug. 3, 1872, Charlottenlund, Den.—died Sept. 21, 1957, Oslo, Nor.) was the first king of Norway following the restoration of that country’s full independence in 1905. The second son of the future king Frederick VIII of Denmark, he was originally called Prince Charles (Carl) of Denmark. He was trained for a naval career.
Feb 29, 2024 · Norway’s King Harald V, aged 87 and in poor health, is “improving” from an infection that forced him to be hospitalised while on holiday in Malaysia, ... Crown Prince Haakon, 50, steps in as ...
