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    Haakon VII ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhôːkʊn]; born Prince Carl of Denmark; 3 August 1872 – 21 September 1957) was King of Norway from November 1905 until his death in September 1957. Originally a Danish prince, he was born in Copenhagen as the son of the future Frederick VIII of Denmark and Louise of Sweden.

  3. 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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  4. Jun 13, 2013 · King Haakon VII (1872-1957) - The Royal House of Norway. 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. Christened Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel, he was known as Prince Carl.

  5. The Time Travel Artist. 36.8K subscribers. Subscribed. 2 days ago #royalty #norway #norwegian. An animated timeline exploring the life and reign of Haakon VII, King of Norway! #haakonvii...

  6. King Haakon VII - The Royal House of Norway. 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.

  7. Overview. 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.

  8. Haakon VII (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhôːkʊn], born Prince Carl of Denmark; 3 August 1872 — 21 September 1957) was the King of Norway from 1905 until his death in 1957. Originally born a Danish prince, he was the son of the future King Frederick VIII of Denmark and Louise of Sweden.