What was Olav V's popular nickname?
Folkekongen
Fjellkongen
Sjøkongen
Havkongen
Answer
Olav V, king of Norway from 1957 to 1991, was known as Folkekongen, or "the people's king". This nickname reflected his popularity among the Norwegian people, who admired his down-to-earth manner and his commitment to democracy. Olav V was also a keen sportsman, and his love of skiing and fishing made him a popular figure among the Norwegian public.
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