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Harald V of Norway

Skaugum, 21 Feb 1937 – Rikshospitalet, 28 Aug 2026

11 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born21 Feb 1937, Skaugumnot verified1 source
  • Titleprince, 1937–1957or crown prince, 1957–1991 · Monarch of Norway, 1991–2026not verified1 source
  • Titlecrown prince, 1957–1991or prince, 1937–1957 · Monarch of Norway, 1991–2026not verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Norway, 1991–2026or prince, 1937–1957 · crown prince, 1957–1991not verified1 source
  • Died28 Aug 2026, Rikshospitaletnot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Märtha of Swedennot verified1 source
  • FatherOlav V of Norwaynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1937–1957

    Prince

  2. 21 Feb 1937

    Born in Skaugum

  3. 1957–1991

    Crown prince

  4. 1971–1973

    2 children are born

  5. 1991–2026

    Monarch of Norway

  6. 28 Aug 2026

    Dies in Rikshospitalet, aged 89

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During his lifetime

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The 1930s · Harald V is born in Skaugum

In Europe1933

Hitler comes to power

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

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.

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