1900 1902

What Happened This Year 1901

All Events 55 Births 289 Deaths 76

Born in 1901

Princess Märtha of Sweden

Princess and founder of the Red Cross in Norway

Born

1901 125 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1954 71 years ago — 53 years old

Born into Swedish nobility, became a prominent royal figure in Norway after marriage to the future King Olav V. Actively participated in charitable work and supported the Norwegian Red Cross, significantly influencing healthcare initiatives in the country during her tenure. She served as First Lady of Norway during World War II, contributing to various humanitarian efforts. Remarkably, she helped to persuade the United States to support Norway during the war through her close ties with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.