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Olav V

American  
[oo-lahf, oh-luhf, oh-luhv] / ˈu lɑf, ˈoʊ ləf, ˈoʊ ləv /
Or Olaf V

noun

  1. 1903–91, king of Norway 1957–91.


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Astrid was the last surviving child of King Olav V, who reigned from 1957 to 1991.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Royal observers say he was down-to-earth, respected and beloved, describing him as a "grandfather" of the nation and the "People's king" - a title also used by his father King Olav V.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

More recently, Bertie Ahern was a regular visitor to Old Trafford while Taoiseach of Ireland, while mystery surrounds an intriguing visit by King Olav V of Norway to Selhurst Park.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 5, 2011

Last came Astrid and her father, King Olav V, who had originally objected to his daughter's cup-winning yachtmate.

From Time Magazine Archive

But now King Olav V, 64, is setting things right with a 17-day jaunt from coast to coast and back again.

From Time Magazine Archive

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