Haakon VII of Norway

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

Summary

Haakon VII of Norway is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charlottenlund Palace[2]. He died in Royal Palace, Oslo[3]. He worked as a monarch[4] and royalty[5]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,763 views/month, #6,106 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Haakon VII of Norway's place of birth was Charlottenlund Palace[2].
  • Haakon VII of Norway died in Royal Palace, Oslo[3].
  • Haakon VII of Norway died in Oslo[7].
  • Haakon VII of Norway is buried at Royal Mausoleum[8].
  • Haakon VII of Norway's father was Frederik VIII of Denmark[9].
  • Haakon VII of Norway's mother was Louise of Sweden[10].
  • Among Haakon VII of Norway's spouses was Maud of Wales[11].
  • A child of Haakon VII of Norway was Olav V of Norway[12].
  • Haakon VII of Norway held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Haakon VII of Norway held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Danish was Haakon VII of Norway's native language[15].
  • Haakon VII of Norway worked as a monarch[4].
  • Haakon VII of Norway worked as a royalty[5].
  • Haakon VII of Norway held the position of Monarch of Norway[16].
  • Haakon VII of Norway held the position of Prince of Denmark[17].
  • Haakon VII of Norway was educated at Royal Danish Naval Academy[18].
  • Haakon VII of Norway received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Haakon VII of Norway received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].
  • Haakon VII of Norway received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21].
  • Haakon VII of Norway received the Order of the Black Eagle[22].
  • Haakon VII of Norway received the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Haakon VII of Norway received the Order of the White Eagle[24].
  • Haakon VII of Norway's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[25].
  • Haakon VII of Norway is recorded as male[26].
  • Haakon VII of Norway's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Haakon VII of Norway was born in Charlottenlund Palace[2]. His father was Frederik VIII of Denmark[9]. His mother was Louise of Sweden[10]. Danish was his native language[15].

Education

Haakon VII of Norway's education included a stint at Royal Danish Naval Academy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[4] and royalty[5]. Positions held include Monarch of Norway[16], a hereditary position[28], in Norway[29], founded in 0872[30] and Prince of Denmark[17], a noble title[31], in Denmark[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], a grade of an order[35]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of the Black Eagle[22], an order[38], in Kingdom of Prussia[39], founded in 1701[40]; Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Order of the White Eagle[24], an order[43], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[44], founded in 1705[45].

Personal Life

Haakon VII of Norway was married to Maud of Wales[11]. A child of him was Olav V of Norway[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded place of death include Royal Palace, Oslo[3], a cultural property[46], in Norway[47], founded in 1849[48] and Oslo[7], a big city[49], in Norway[50], founded in 1048[51]. Burial took place at Royal Mausoleum[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Haakon VII of Norway include Haakon County[52], a county of South Dakota[53], in United States[54], founded in 1914[55]; Haakonsvern Naval Station[56], a naval base[57], in Norway[58], founded in 1962[59]; King Haakon Bay[60], a bay[61], in United Kingdom[62]; King Haakon VII Freedom Cross[63], a cross[64], in Norway[65], founded in 1945[66]; King Haakon VII Sea[67], a sea[68]; King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal[69], a commemorative medal[70], in Norway[71], founded in 1957[72]; Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[73], a jubilee medal[74], in Norway[75], founded in 1942[76]; and Haakon VII Land[77], an area[78], in Norway[79].

Why It Matters

Haakon VII of Norway ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,763 views/month, #6,106 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

Entities named for him include Haakon County[52], a county of South Dakota[53], in United States[54], founded in 1914[55]; Haakonsvern Naval Station[56], a naval base[57], in Norway[58], founded in 1962[59]; King Haakon Bay[60], a bay[61], in United Kingdom[62]; King Haakon VII Freedom Cross[63], a cross[64], in Norway[65], founded in 1945[66]; King Haakon VII Sea[67], a sea[68]; and King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal[69], a commemorative medal[70], in Norway[71], founded in 1957[72].

FAQs

Where was Haakon VII of Norway born?

Born in Charlottenlund Palace[2], Haakon VII of Norway…

Where did Haakon VII of Norway die?

Haakon VII of Norway passed away in Royal Palace, Oslo[3].

Who were Haakon VII of Norway's parents?

Haakon VII of Norway's father was Frederik VIII of Denmark[9]. Haakon VII of Norway's mother was Louise of Sweden[10].

Who was Haakon VII of Norway married to?

Haakon VII of Norway's spouses include Maud of Wales[11].

What did Haakon VII of Norway do for work?

Haakon VII of Norway worked as monarch[4] and royalty[5].

Where did Haakon VII of Norway go to school?

Haakon VII of Norway was educated at Royal Danish Naval Academy[18].

What awards did Haakon VII of Norway receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21], and Order of the Black Eagle[22].

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