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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 .
Haakon VII 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. In 1896 he married Princess Maud,
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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.
Haakon VII (birth name Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel or Prince Carl of Denmark) was a Norwegian king who reigned from November 1905 until his death in September 1957. He was the second oldest child of the future Frederick VIII of Denmark and Louise of Sweden and the younger brother of Christian X of Denmark.
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. Prince Carl was educated at the Royal Danish Naval ...
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.
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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.
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