1903–1991
Olav V of Norway
King of Norway
87years old at death
31,976days lived
87%of the people on this site died younger
Olav V of Norway was born on 2 July 1903 and died on 17 January 1991, aged 87 years and 199 days. That is 31,976 days in all.
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