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Haakon VII (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhôːkʊn]; 3 August 1872 – 21 September 1957) was King of Norway from 18 November 1905 until his death in 1957. The future Haakon VII was born in Copenhagen as Prince Carl of Denmark. He was the second son of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark (later King Frederick VIII and Queen Louise).
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.
Jun 13, 2013 · King Haakon VII (1872-1957) King Haakon was born at Charlottenlund Palace near Copenhagen on 3 August 1872. He was the second son of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark, later King Frederik VIII and Queen Louise.
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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.
Haakon VII. (1872—1957) Quick Reference. (1872–1957) King of Norway (1905–57). Formerly Prince Charles of Denmark, he was elected by the Norwegian Storting (parliament) to the throne in 1905. In April 1940 he was driven out by the German invasion.
Haakon VII ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ ˈhôːkʊn]; 3 August 1872 – 21 September 1957) was King of Norway from 18 November 1905 until his death in 1957. Quick Facts King of Norway, Reign ... The future Haakon VII was born in Copenhagen as Prince Carl of Denmark.
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.
Although Haakon personally rejected Germany's demands, he informed his Cabinet that he would be willing to abdicate the throne should it decide that surrender was Norway's best option. The Cabinet refused Germany's terms, and unanimously rallied behind King Haakon VII.
