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Haakon VII is regarded by many as one of the greatest Norwegian leaders of the pre-war period, managing to hold his young and fragile country together in unstable political conditions. He was ranked highly in the Norwegian of the Century poll in 2005.
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.
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Jun 13, 2013 · Learn about the life and reign of King Haakon VII, who was elected King of Norway in 1905 and led the country during WWII. Find out about his education, marriage, coronation, role as constitutional monarch and legacy.
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Haakon VII was a Norwegian king who reigned from November 1905 until September 1957. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.
Haakon VII was King of Norway from 18 November 1905 until his death in 1957.
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King Haakon VII. 3 August 1872 to 21 September 1957 Son of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Louise of Denmark. Elected to the Norwegian throne after the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905. Crowned in Nidaros Cathedral on 22 June 1906. Only child: Olav V. Buried in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Castle in Oslo.
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