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Haakon VII

King of Norway from 1905 to 1957 (1872–1957)

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Haakon VII was King of Norway from 1905 until his death in 1957.

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Born
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Place of birth
Charlottenlund Palace wd
Died
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Place of death
Royal Palace, Oslo wd
Citizenship
Norway, Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation
monarch, royalty wd
Education
Royal Danish Naval Academy wd
Spouse
Maud of Wales wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (18 November 1905 – 21 September 1957)
  • Prince of Denmark (3 August 1872 – 18 November 1905)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
  • Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky
  • Order of the Black Eagle
  • Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1896)
  • Order of the White Eagle
  • Holmenkollen Medal (1955)
  • Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
  • Order of the White Eagle
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class
  • War Medal
  • Order of St. Andrew
  • Croix de guerre 1939–1945
  • Royal Victorian Chain (1902)
  • Order of the Elephant (1861)

Questions

When was Haakon VII born?
Haakon VII was born on 3 August 1872 in Charlottenlund Palace.
What positions has Haakon VII held?
Positions held by Haakon VII include: Monarch of Norway (1905–1957); Prince of Denmark (1872–1905).
Where did Haakon VII study?
Haakon VII was educated at Royal Danish Naval Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Haakon VII · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q154927 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Portrett av Kong Haakon VII - King Haakon VII, 1946 (6817780248) (cropped).jpg by National Library of Norway (No restrictions)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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