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Who was reigning in Denmark when Haakon VII became King of Norway?

  • His father Frederick VIII

  • His brother Christian X

  • His grandfather Christian IX

  • No one

Answer

King Christian IX was the reigning monarch in Denmark when his grandson, Haakon VII, ascended to the Norwegian throne. This turn of events unfolded during a pivotal moment in European history, marked by the tumultuous transition of Norway from a union with Sweden to an independent nation. Haakon VII's coronation symbolized a new era of self-governance and autonomy for the Norwegian people.
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