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King Haakon VII of Norway (1872-1957)
Born in Charlottenlund, Denmark on August 3, 1872, King Haakon VII of Norway became a potent symbol for Norwegian nationalism through to present day. He led the re-constituted Norwegian monarchy from the nation’s dissolution with Sweden in 1905, through the troubling times of WWII, until his death in Oslo, Sept 21 1957.
norwegian royalty • danish royalty • european royalty • christened christian frederik carl georg valdemar • king haakon vii
Born in Charlottenlund, Denmark on August 3, 1872, King Haakon VII of Norway became a potent symbol for Norwegian nationalism through to present day. He led the re-constituted Norwegian monarchy from the nation’s dissolution with Sweden in 1905, through the troubling times of WWII, until his death in Oslo, Sept 21 1957.
norwegian royalty • danish royalty • european royalty • christened christian frederik carl georg valdemar • king haakon vii
H7 Escapes the Nazis (Part I of II)
It was 2:30 in the morning on April 9, 1940 that Norway’s King Håkon VII received a message regarding the deployment of Norwegian naval defenses in the Oslofjord. The message confirmed that German forces were attacking Norway, drawing the reluctant country into what would become WWII.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
It was 2:30 in the morning on April 9, 1940 that Norway’s King Håkon VII received a message regarding the deployment of Norwegian naval defenses in the Oslofjord. The message confirmed that German forces were attacking Norway, drawing the reluctant country into what would become WWII.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
H7 Escapes the Nazis (Part II of II)
For five years, King Håkon, or H7 as loyal Norwegians would come to call him in their hastily scrawled grafitti, led the resistance from Britain. In radio messages and through the press, he urged Norwegians to remain above all, Norwegian in mind and spirit, and too keep fighting for their country. He returned home on June 7, the exact anniversary of his departure, a hero of the Norwegian resistance and of the restoration.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
For five years, King Håkon, or H7 as loyal Norwegians would come to call him in their hastily scrawled grafitti, led the resistance from Britain. In radio messages and through the press, he urged Norwegians to remain above all, Norwegian in mind and spirit, and too keep fighting for their country. He returned home on June 7, the exact anniversary of his departure, a hero of the Norwegian resistance and of the restoration.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
The Children of King Edward VII of Great Britain
King Edward VII of Great Britain and his wife Queen Alexandra had six children, including King George V and Queen Maud of Norway.
king edward vii • queen alexandra • greart britain • king george v • prince albert victor
King Edward VII of Great Britain and his wife Queen Alexandra had six children, including King George V and Queen Maud of Norway.
king edward vii • queen alexandra • greart britain • king george v • prince albert victor
Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Christmas in London - Offbeat Things to Do
London is famous for Xmas shopping, theatres, historic buildings and famous sites. Explore some offbeat attractions and discover something different.
christmas • christmas in london • london eye • christmas pantomime in london • somerset house
London is famous for Xmas shopping, theatres, historic buildings and famous sites. Explore some offbeat attractions and discover something different.
christmas • christmas in london • london eye • christmas pantomime in london • somerset house
Queen Victoria's Crowned Descendants
Queen Victoria's descendants have sat on the thrones of ten countries, and still rule Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Denmark.
queen victoria's descendants • monarchy • great britain • germany • king
Queen Victoria's descendants have sat on the thrones of ten countries, and still rule Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Denmark.
queen victoria's descendants • monarchy • great britain • germany • king
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 5)
The history of royalty in the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, and Qatar from the start of the 20th century to the present day.
netherlands • norway • oman • qatar • royal
The history of royalty in the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, and Qatar from the start of the 20th century to the present day.
netherlands • norway • oman • qatar • royal
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