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Haakon VII

1872–1957

Politics & SocietyIconicErected 2005

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King Haakon VII 1872-1957 led the Norwegian government-in-exile here 1940-1945

Address: Kensington Palace Gardens
Erected: 2005
Known for: King of Norway
Category: Politics & Society
Coordinates: 51.50546, -0.19078

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