Royalty · 1872–1957
Haakon VII of Norway — Age & Birthday
Born: 3 August 1872 · Died: 21 September 1957 · Age at death: 85
How old was Haakon VII of Norway when he died?
Haakon VII of Norway died aged 85. He was born on 3 August 1872 and died on 21 September 1957.
First King of modern Norway who reigned for over fifty years
Did you know?He was originally a Danish prince and was elected to the Norwegian throne by a national referendum.
Haakon VII (Norwegian:; born Prince Carl of Denmark; 3 August 1872 – 21 September 1957) was King of Norway from 1905 until his death in 1957.
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- Age at death
- 85
- Years since death
- 69
- Born
- August 3, 1872 · Charlottenlund Palace, Denmark
- Died
- September 21, 1957
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Known for
- Royalty
Family
- Father
- Frederik VIII of Denmark
- Mother
- Louise of Sweden
- Spouse
- Maud of Wales
- Child
- Olav V of Norway
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