AKA Alexander Edward Christian Frede

Born: 2-Jul-1903
Birthplace: Sandringham, Norfolk, England
Died: 17-Jan-1991
Location of death: Oslo, Norway
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Akershus Castle, Oslo, Norway

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Royalty

Nationality: Norway
Executive summary: King of Norway, 1957-91

Father: Haakon VII (King of Norway, b. 1872, d. 1957)
Mother: Maud of Wales (b. 1869, d. 1938)
Wife: Princess Märtha of Sweden (m. 21-Mar-1929, two daughters, one son)
Daughter: Princess Ragnhild (b. 1930)
Daughter: Princess Astrid (b. 1932)
Son: King Harald V (King of Norway, b. 1937)

    University: Norwegian Military Academy (1924)
    University: Balliol College, Oxford University

    King of Norway (21-Sep-1957 to 17-Jan-1991)
    Olympic Gold Medal 1928 (sailing 6m mixed)
    Croix de Guerre
    Legion of Merit
    Ticker-Tape Parade 27-Apr-1939

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