Haakon VII

[ haw-koon ]

noun

1. Prince Carl of Denmark, 1872–1957, king of Norway 1905–57: in exile 1940–45.

Haakon VII

noun

1. Haakon VII18721957MNorwegianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1872–1957, king of Norway (1905–57). During the Nazi occupation of Norway (1940–45) he led Norwegian resistance from England

Example Sentences

This year marks the 76th anniversary of King Haakon VII sending the first spruce to London.

From BBC

This year marks the 76th anniversary since King Haakon VII sent the first spruce to London.

From BBC

King Haakon VII sent the first tree as a token of his gratitude after he was forced to flee Norway and seek sanctuary in Britain when Nazi Germany invaded his homeland.

From BBC

During World War Two, when Carbisdale was under different ownership, King Haakon VII of Norway and Crown Prince Olav were given sanctuary at the castle during the Nazi occupation of Norway.

From BBC

While her husband and his father, King Haakon VII, stayed in London to support the Allied fight against the Nazis, she was stateside, reminding Americans of the war that was raging across the ocean.

From Washington Post