Background
V, Olav was born on July 2, 1903 in Appleton House, England. Son of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud (d. King Edward VII of England).
V, Olav was born on July 2, 1903 in Appleton House, England. Son of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud (d. King Edward VII of England).
Educated, Norwegian Military Academy, Balliol College, University of Oxford.
Commander-in-chief, Norwegian Forces, World World War II leader government in exile in England, until 1945, when Norway was liberated. Following death of father, succeeded to throne, September 21, 1957.
Married Princess Märtha of Sweden, March 21, 1929 (deceased 1954). Children: Crown Prince Harald, Princess Ragnhild (wife of Erling Lorentzen), Princess Astrid (wife of Johan Martin Ferner).