Haakon VII

American  

[haw-koon] / ˈhɔ kʊn /

noun

1. Prince Carl of Denmark, 1872–1957, king of Norway 1905–57: in exile 1940–45.

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Haakon VII British  

noun

1. 1872–1957, king of Norway (1905–57). During the Nazi occupation of Norway (1940–45) he led Norwegian resistance from England

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Haakon VII

This year marks the 76th anniversary of King Haakon VII sending the first spruce to London.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023

This year marks the 76th anniversary since King Haakon VII sent the first spruce to London.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2023

During World War Two, when Carbisdale was under different ownership, King Haakon VII of Norway and Crown Prince Olav were given sanctuary at the castle during the Nazi occupation of Norway.

From BBC ● May 18, 2022

Among them were Gestapo agents under orders to seize King Haakon VII.

From Time Magazine Archive

The long dormant Haakon VII Toppen/Beerenberg volcano resumed activity in 1970; the most recent eruption occurred in 1985.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency