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1891 In Norway
Events in the year 1891 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch – Oscar II *Prime Minister – Events * The 1891 Norwegian parliamentary election, 1891 Parliamentary election takes place. Arts and literature ''Tired Men'' (or ''Weary Men'') by Arne Garborg is published. Births January to March *8 January – Hans Gabrielsen, county governor of Finnmark and Oppland (died 1965) *10 January – Sig Haugdahl, motor racing driver in America (died 1970) *17 January – Astrid Skare, politician (died 1963) *9 February – Kristian Krefting, footballer, military officer, chemical engineer and company owner (died 1964). *16 February – Håkon Endreson, gymnast and Olympic silver medallist (died 1970) *24 February – Theo Findahl, teacher and journalist (died 1976). *27 February – Johannes Stubberud, newspaper editor (died 1942) *6 March – Herman Smitt Ingebretsen, politician (died 1961) *8 March – Robert Sjursen, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (died 1965) *17 March – Claus Høye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar II
Oscar II (Oscar Fredrik; 21 January 1829 – 8 December 1907) was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death in 1907 and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905. Oscar was the son of King Oscar I and Queen Josephine. He inherited the Swedish and Norwegian thrones when his brother died in 1872. Oscar II ruled during a time when both countries were undergoing a period of industrialization and rapid technological progress. His reign also saw the gradual decline of the Union of Sweden and Norway, which culminated in its dissolution in 1905. In 1905, the throne of Norway was transferred to his grandnephew Prince Carl of Denmark under the regnal name Haakon VII. When Oscar died in 1907, he was succeeded in Sweden by his eldest son, Gustaf V. Oscar II is the paternal great-great-grandfather of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is his descendant through his son Gustaf V. King Harald V of Norway; Philippe, King of the Belgians; and Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
