When is Haakon VII of Norway's birthday?

Haakon VII of Norway's birthday is August 3. He was born on August 3, 1872 in Charlottenlund Palace, Denmark.

Who shares a birthday with Haakon VII of Norway?

Famous people who share Haakon VII of Norway's August 3 birthday include James Hetfield, Evangeline Lilly, Habib Bourguiba, Stanley Baldwin and Martin Sheen.

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.

Quick facts

Date of birth3 August 1872
Date of death21 September 1957
Age at death85
NationalityNorwegian
BirthplaceCharlottenlund Palace, Denmark
Occupationmonarch, royalty

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Haakon VII was the first king of an independent Norway in centuries. He was a Danish prince chosen after Norway left its union with Sweden. He took a Norwegian royal name and learned to rule as a constitutional monarch. When Germany invaded in 1940 he refused to accept a puppet government. He escaped under bombing and broadcast to his people from London. His monogram became a symbol of resistance. He reigned for more than fifty years.

Key Milestones

1905: Becomes King of Norway
1940: Rejects Nazi demands and goes into exile
1945: Returns to Norway

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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Haakon VII: Norway's Wartime King

King of Norway, 1872-1957

Haakon VII of Norway was born in Charlottenlund Palace on 3 August 1872.

He was born Prince Carl of Denmark in 1872.

He became King of Norway in 1905.

He led the Norwegian government in exile in London during World War II.

Career highlights

1896Marriage: marries Princess Maud of Wales
1905King: chosen by Norwegian vote
1940Invasion: refuses German demands
1940Exile: escapes to Britain
1945Return: comes home to Oslo

Did you know?He insisted on a referendum before accepting the Norwegian crown.

Age at death: 85
Years since death: 69

Family

Father: Frederik VIII of Denmark
Mother: Louise of Sweden
Spouse: Maud of Wales
Child: Olav V of Norway

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When is Haakon VII of Norway's birthday?: Haakon VII of Norway's birthday is August 3. He was born on August 3, 1872 in Charlottenlund Palace, Denmark.
How old was Haakon VII of Norway when he died?: Haakon VII of Norway died on September 21, 1957, aged 85.
Who shares a birthday with Haakon VII of Norway?: Famous people who share Haakon VII of Norway's August 3 birthday include James Hetfield, Evangeline Lilly, Habib Bourguiba, Stanley Baldwin and Martin Sheen.

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