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Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner

Oslo, 12 Feb 1932 – Oslo, 11 Sep 2026

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A life in time

  1. 12 Feb 1932

    Born in Oslo

  2. 11 Sep 2026

    Dies in Oslo, aged 94

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During her lifetime

She lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Oslo.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1930s · Princess is born in Oslo

In Europe1936–1939

The Spanish Civil War

Franco’s rebels fought the Republic for three years; Guernica was bombed, and Franco ruled Spain until 1975.

In Europe1933

Hitler comes to power

Hitler became chancellor of Germany in January 1933 and within months had made himself dictator.

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.Around the world · 1929–1939

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.

Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · public domain
The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain