WebOlav V (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was the King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991.. Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales.He became heir apparent to the Norwegian throne when his father was elected King of Norway in 1905.

WebOlav V (Alexander Edward Christian Frederik af Glücksborg), né le 2 juillet 1903 et mort le 17 janvier 1991, est roi de Norvège du 21 septembre 1957 au 17 janvier 1991. Il est issu de la maison d'Oldenbourg .

WebThe Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (Norwegian: Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden; or Sanct Olafs Orden, the old Norwegian name) is a Norwegian order of chivalry instituted by King Oscar I on 21 August 1847. It is named after King Olav II, known to posterity as St. Olav.. Just before the union with Sweden was dissolved in 1905, the …

WebOlav Stedje (Born 8 June 1953 in Sogndal, Norway) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, known for a number of soft rock recordings, six silver albums and three attempts in Melodi Grand Prix. Career. Stedje debuted as a solo singer within the band Compact from Sogndal, in the early 1970s, releasing two singles. ...

WebUntil 1838 the Norwegian flag was only used in Northern waters, i.e. the waters north of Cape Finisterre, as Norway had no treaty with the Barbary pirates of North Africa and had to fly the Swedish or union flag for protection. In 1844 a union mark combining Norwegian and Swedish colours was placed at the hoist of both countries' flags. The badge was jokingly …

WebKing Olav V's Commemorative Medal: in gold and silver 36: King Olav V's Anniversary Medal 1957-1982: 37: ... Royal Family Order of King Olav V of Norway (1957–1991) Royal Family Order of King Harald V of Norway (1991–current) These are not worn on military uniform. Group 2: Foreign state decorations.

WebBrigadier Sir Nils Olav III [needs Norwegian IPA] is a king penguin who resides in Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. He is the mascot [2] [3] [4] and colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King's Guard . The name 'Nils Olav' and associated ranks have been passed down through three king penguins since 1972 – the current holder being Nils Olav III.

WebMagnus Erlingsson (Old Norse: Magnús Erlingsson, 1156 – 15 June 1184) was a king of Norway (being Magnus V) during the civil war era in Norway.He was the first known Scandinavian monarch to be crowned in Scandinavia. He helped to establish primogeniture in royal succession in Norway. King Magnus was killed in the Battle of Fimreite in 1184 …

WebGustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf; 16 June 1858 – 29 October 1950) was King of Sweden from 8 December 1907 until his death in 1950. He was the eldest son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau, a half-sister of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.Reigning from the death of his father Oscar II in 1907 to his own death nearly 43 years later, he holds …

WebOlaf V de Noruega (Sandringham House, 2 de julio de 1903-Holmenkollen, 17 de enero de 1991) fue rey de Noruega desde el 21 de septiembre de 1957 hasta su fallecimiento. Fue el único hijo de los reyes Haakon VII y Maud de Noruega. Se casó en 1929 con la princesa Marta de Suecia.. Nacido príncipe de Dinamarca, asumió el nombre de Olaf cuando sus …