King Haakon VII
Type: Person
As of November 2026, King Haakon VII has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025). Central to the Norway narrative: awakened to news of war, escapes Oslo, refuses to legitimize Quisling, and becomes a focal point of Norwegian resistance and legitimacy.
Haakon VII was King of Norway from 1905 until his death in 1957.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | King of Norway (1905–1957) |
| Affiliation | Kingdom of Norway (House of Glücksburg) |
Who talks about King Haakon VII on podcasts?
King Haakon VII came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- 1940: The Battle of France (Documentary) on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025)
What is King Haakon VII mentioned alongside?
King Haakon VII is most often mentioned alongside Army Group A, General Maxim Weygand and Baku.
Mentioned together: Army Group A, General Maxim Weygand, Baku, Copenhagen, Czechoslovakia, Flanders, General Wilhelm Keitel, Hermann Göring, King George VI, Oslofjord