Olav V of Norway
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Olav V of Norway
Summary
Olav V of Norway is a human[1]. Born in Appleton House[2], he… he died in The Royal Lodge, Holmenkollen[3]. He worked as a monarch[4] and royalty[5]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,579 views/month, #5,976 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Olav V of Norway's place of birth was Appleton House[2].
- Olav V of Norway passed away in The Royal Lodge, Holmenkollen[3].
- Olav V of Norway is buried at Royal Mausoleum[7].
- Olav V of Norway's father was Haakon VII of Norway[8].
- Olav V of Norway's mother was Maud of Wales[9].
- Olav V of Norway was married to Princess Märtha of Sweden[10].
- A child of Olav V of Norway was Princess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen[11].
- A child of Olav V of Norway was Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner[12].
- A child of Olav V of Norway was Harald V of Norway[13].
- Olav V of Norway held citizenship in Norway[14].
- Olav V of Norway held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
- Olav V of Norway is identified as part of the Norwegians ethnic group[16].
- Olav V of Norway is identified as part of the Danes ethnic group[17].
- Olav V of Norway worked as a monarch[4].
- Olav V of Norway's professions included royalty[5].
- Olav V of Norway held the position of Monarch of Norway[18].
- Olav V of Norway held the position of Chief of Defence of Norway[19].
- Olav V of Norway held the position of crown prince[20].
- Olav V of Norway held the position of Prince of Denmark[21].
- Olav V of Norway was educated at Balliol College[22].
- Olav V of Norway's education included a stint at Norwegian Military Academy[23].
- Olav V of Norway received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Olav V of Norway received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[25].
- Olav V of Norway received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].
- Olav V of Norway received the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].
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Origins and Family
Olav V of Norway was born in Appleton House[2]. His father was Haakon VII of Norway[8]. His mother was Maud of Wales[9]. Ethnic identities include Norwegians[16] and Danes[17].
Education
Educated at Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Norwegian Military Academy[23], a military academy[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1750[34], headquartered in Q19379470[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[4] and royalty[5]. Positions held include Monarch of Norway[18], a hereditary position[36], in Norway[37], founded in 0872[38]; Chief of Defence of Norway[19], a military position[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1940[41]; crown prince[20], a noble title[42]; and Prince of Denmark[21], a noble title[43], in Denmark[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[25], a courage award[47], in France[48], founded in 1939[49]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26], a grade of an order[50]; Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[51]; and Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[52].
Personal Life
Among Olav V of Norway's spouses was Princess Märtha of Sweden[10]. Children include Princess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen[11], an aristocrat[53], 1930–2012[54], of Norway[55], awarded the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[56]; Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner[12], an aristocrat[57], b. 1932[58], of Norway[59], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[60]; and Harald V of Norway[13], a monarch[61], 1937–2026[62], of Norway[63], awarded the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[64]. Religious affiliations include Church of Norway[65], a state church[66], in Norway[67], founded in 1537[68] and Lutheranism[69], a Christian denominational family[70], founded in 1517[71].
Death and Burial
Olav V of Norway died in The Royal Lodge, Holmenkollen[3]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72]. Burial took place at Royal Mausoleum[7].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Olav V of Norway include Prince Olav Harbour[73], a harbor[74], in United Kingdom[75]; Prince Olav Mountains[76], a mountain range[77]; Prince Olav Coast[78], a coast[79]; Olav V Land[80], a peninsula[81], in Norway[82]; and King Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research[83], a science award[84], founded in 1992[85].
Why It Matters
Olav V of Norway ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,579 views/month, #5,976 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
Entities named for him include Prince Olav Harbour[73], a harbor[74], in United Kingdom[75]; Prince Olav Mountains[76], a mountain range[77]; Prince Olav Coast[78], a coast[79]; Olav V Land[80], a peninsula[81], in Norway[82]; and King Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research[83], a science award[84], founded in 1992[85].
FAQs
Where was Olav V of Norway born?
Olav V of Norway was born in Appleton House[2].
Where did Olav V of Norway die?
Olav V of Norway died in The Royal Lodge, Holmenkollen[3].
Who were Olav V of Norway's parents?
Olav V of Norway's father was Haakon VII of Norway[8]. Olav V of Norway's mother was Maud of Wales[9].
Who was Olav V of Norway married to?
Olav V of Norway's spouses include Princess Märtha of Sweden[10].
What did Olav V of Norway do for work?
Olav V of Norway worked as monarch[4] and royalty[5].
Where did Olav V of Norway go to school?
Olav V of Norway was educated at Balliol College[22] and Norwegian Military Academy[23].
What awards did Olav V of Norway receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[25], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26], and Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].