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1804 In Norway
Events in the year 1804 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch: Christian VII. Events *6 January - Mathias Bonsach Krogh became the first Bishop of the Diocese of Hålogaland. *24 September - Trondhjems amt was split into two, with the northern part becoming Nordre Trondhjems amt and the southern part becoming Søndre Trondhjems amt. *The first Agdenes Lighthouse was established. Arts and literature Births *29 May – Søren Wilhelm Thorne, priest and politician (d. 1878) *6 June – Georg Wallace, politician (d. 1890) *5 July – Anton Theodor Harris, politician (d. 1866) *9 September - Kristoffer Nilsen Svartbækken Grindalen, criminal, killer and thief (d. 1876). *17 September – Hans Biørn Wenneberg, politician (d. 1878) *19 September – Elling Eielsen, minister and Lutheran Church leader in America (d.1883) *20 September – Christopher Henrik Holfeldt Tostrup, timber merchant and land-owner (d. 1881) *12 October – Eskild Bruun, barrister, judge and businessman (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of Norway. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency of Norway; it also lays claims to the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. The capital and largest city in Norway is Oslo. Norway has a total area of and had a population of 5,425,270 in January 2022. The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden at a length of . It is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast and the Skagerrak strait to the south, on the other side of which are Denmark and the United Kingdom. Norway has an extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea. The maritime influence dominates Norway's climate, with mild lowland temperatures on the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristoffer Nilsen Svartbækken Grindalen
Kristoffer Nilsen Svartbækken Grindalen (9 September 1804 – 25 February 1876) was a Norwegian criminal, killer and thief. Biography Grindalen was born on 9 September 1804 at the crofter's farm Nordre Svartbækken in Elverum, and spent 41 years of his life in prisons. He was convicted for a murder and robbery near Ekrumstormyra in Løten in 1875, and was beheaded by axe at the site of the murder in 1876, witnessed by 2,500 spectators, in the last public and civil execution in Norway. Moments before his beheading he confessed to the murder. Henrik Sørensen Henrik Sørensen (12 February 1882 – 24 February 1962) was a Norwegian painter. Personal life Sørensen was born in Fryksände in Sweden as a son of Severin Sørensen and Helene Høibraaten. He was married to Gudrun Klewe, and is father of ...'s painting ''Svartbækken'' from 1908, inspired by the incident, was much discussed, but is regarded as Sørensen's breakthrough. References Further reading * * * * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrik Heftye
Henrik Thomassen Heftye (21 November 1804 – 18 February 1864) was a Norwegian businessman and philanthropist. Personal life He was born in Christiania as the son of merchant Thomas Johannessen Heftye (1767–1827) and his wife Katharina Tschudi (1773–1807). Through his sister Betha he was a brother-in-law of ship-owner Mogens Thorsen. He was the brother of banker and politician Johannes Thomassen Heftye, and through him an uncle of banker Thomas Johannessen Heftye, and a granduncle of Thomas Heftye. Career His father migrated to Norway from Switzerland in the late eighteenth century, and founded the family company Thos. Joh. Heftye & Søn. Henrik Heftye took the cand.theol. degree in 1829, but after this he joined the family company. He was the director of Norges Hypotekbank from 1852, and a member of the board of Storebrand from 1853 to 1858. He was also involved in the art community, being a co-founder and treasurer of Christiania Kunstforening in 1836. Other founding m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1867 In Norway
Events in the year 1867 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch: Charles IV Events Arts and literature Births January to June *19 January – Isak Kobro Collett, politician (died 1911) *20 January – Mons Monssen, sailor in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor (died 1930) *29 January – Carl L. Boeckmann, artist (died 1923) *5 March – Ingebrigt Vik, sculptor (died 1927) *15 May – Hjalmar Johansen, polar explorer (died 1913) July to December *2 July – Hjalmar Krag, businessman and sports official (died 1954). *24 July – Olav Kringen, newspaper editor (died 1951). *27 July – Mikal Angell Jacobus Landmark, politician (died 1939) *2 August – Johanne Dybwad, actress (died 1950). *15 August – Anathon Aall, academic (died 1943 in Norway, 1943) *8 October – Christian Hansen Wollnick, newspaper editor, jurist and politician (died 1936 in Norway, 1936) *4 November – Martin Julius Halvorsen, newspaper editor and politician *10 December – Laurit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Eleonardus Møller
Hans Eleonardus Møller (8 November 1804 – 12 September 1867) was a Norwegian politician and businessperson.Korte biografiske notitser om enkelte gamle slægter og personer i Porsgrund by Carl Lund. Hosted by Porsgrunn public library. Personal life Hans Eleonardus Møller was born in 1804 to Hans Eleonardus Møller, Sr. (1780–1860) and Inger (1774–1856), née Aall. He had two younger sisters Simonine and Marianne. His grandfather was physician Hans Møller (1736–1796), the member of the family who moved from their native |
1887 In Norway
Events in the year 1887 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch: Oscar II. *Prime Minister: Johan Sverdrup Events * 21 August – The Norwegian Labour Party was established. Arts and literature *''Albertine i politilægens venteværelse'', painting by Christian Krohg * A Country Cobbler, naturalist painting by Harriet backer *Sjur Gabriel (Hellemyrsfolket), Naturalist book written by Amalie Skram *To Venner (hellemyrsfolket), written by Amalie skram *Om Albertine, pamphlet written by Amalie Skram Births January to March *7 January – Ingvald Tøndel, politician (died 1952) *15 January – Charles Mackenzie Bruff, forensic chemist (died 1955) *17 January – Ola Raknes, psychoanalyst and philologist (died 1975) *30 January – Lauritz Bergendahl, Nordic skier (died 1964) *15 February – Sigurd Jørgensen, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (died 1929) *16 February – Kristian Fjeld, politician and Minister (died 1976) *11 March – Henry Olsen, track and field athlete (di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peder Balke
Peder Balke (November 4, 1804 – February 5, 1887) was a Norwegian painter. He is known for portraying the landscape of Norway in a romantic and dramatic manner. Biography Peder Andersen was born on the island of Helgøya, in Hedmark county, Norway. He was the son of Anders Thoresen and Pernille Pedersdatter. He grew up in Ringsaker, but lived in the 1820s on the Balke farm in Toten in Oppland county. Farmers in Toten paid for his education, and he decorated several farms in Toten in return. They actively encouraged his painting activities and later supported him in obtaining higher education. In the autumn of 1827, Balke served as an apprentice to engraver and painter Heinrich August Grosch (1763–1843). He was also a student at the Tegneskole under Grosch and Jacob Munch. Balke signed a two-year contract as an apprentice to the Danish decorator and artist Jens Funch. From autumn 1829 to spring 1833, he was a pupil of Carl Johan Fahlcrantz at the Royal Swedish Academy of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1877 In Norway
First performance of Henrik Ibsen's ''A Doll's House'' Events in the year 1877 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch: Oscar II Events * 25 April - The local newspaper Agder Flekkefjords Tidende was first published. * The Røros Line was opened. Arts and literature First performance of A Doll's House Births January to June *25 February – Bernt Tunold, painter (died 1946) *5 March – Klaus Sletten, organizational worker, editor and politician (died 1946) *23 March – Marta Steinsvik, author and translator (died 1950) *29 March – Nils Waltersen Aasen, arms inventor (died 1925) *12 April – Ragnvald A. Nestos, governor of the U.S. state of North Dakota (died 1942) *19 April – Ole Evinrude, inventor, known for the invention of the first outboard motor with practical commercial application (died 1934) *26 April – Alfred Næss, speed skater (died 1955) *5 May – Halfdan Egedius, painter and illustrator (died 1899) *6 May – Bjarne Solberg, physician and politician (died 1928) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eskild Bruun
Eskild Bruun (12 October 1804 – 9 October 1877) was a Norwegian barrister, judge and businessman. Personal life Bruun was born in Kristiansand on 12 October 1804, a son of merchant Arnt Bruun and Johanne Louise Askildsen. From 1836 he was married to Dorothea Marie Young, a daughter of wholesaler Jørgen Young. He died in Kristiania on 9 October 1877. Career Bruun graduated as cand.jur. in 1828, and was barrister with access to work with the Supreme Court from 1835. He served as Attorney General of Norway from 1839 to 1842. In 1843 he was appointed judge in the Supreme Court. Also a businessman, he was co-founder of the commercial bank Den norske Creditbank Den norske Creditbank or DnC is a defunct Norwegian commercial bank created in 1857. In 1990 it merged with Bergen Bank to create Den norske Bank (DnB). The bank was based in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most pop ... in 1857, and chairman of the board until 1865. Awards He was d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1881 In Norway
Events in the year 1881 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarchy of Norway, Monarch: Oscar II of Sweden, Oscar II . Events Arts and literature Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen's, ''Ghosts'', is released. Births January to June *3 January – Wilhelm Faye, military officer and war historian (died 1967 in Norway, 1967). *5 January – Jørgen Bru, sport shooter (died 1974 in Norway, 1974) *24 February – Per Askim, naval officer (died 1963). *27 February – Sigvard Sivertsen, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (died 1963 in Norway, 1963) *11 March – Wictor Esbensen, mariner and explorer (died 1942 in Norway, 1942) *17 March – Kristian Elster (born 1881), Kristian Elster, Jr, novelist, literary historian, theatre critic and biographer (born 1881). *20 March – Dorthea Dahl, writer in America (died 1958 in Norway, 1958) *26 March – Marta Marie Nielsen, schoolteacher and politician (d. 1948). *6 June – Anton Djupvik, politician (died 1951 in Norway, 1951) July to September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Henrik Holfeldt Tostrup
Christopher Henrik Holfeldt Tostrup (20 September 1804- 17 October 1881) was a Norwegian timber merchant and land-owner. Biography Tostrup was born at Hjelmeland in Rogaland, Norway. He was the son of infantry captain Nicolai Tostrup (1768–1858) and his wife Thale Margrethe Resen Holfeldt (1779–1860). He was one of eight siblings in a family which included goldsmith Jacob Tostrup (1806–1890) and politician Hans Tostrup (1799-1856) . In 1828, he was employed by Haagen Mathiesen (1759–1842) and became manager of Mathiesen's properties in Hurdal, Skedsmo and Trysil. After Mathiesen's death in 1842, he bought the properties in Hurdal, Hadeland and Nannestad together with Mathiesen's son Mogens Larsen Mathiesen (1799–1875). They then formed the firm Tostrup & Mathiesen. Mogens Mathiesen's son Haaken C. Mathiesen (1827-1913) soon joined the company, which became one of the largest timber companies in Norway. Tostrup's heirs sold their interest in the Tostrup & Mathies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1883 In Norway
Events in the year 1883 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch: Oscar II Events Arts and literature *The novel ''Bondestudentar'' (English: Peasant students), written by Arne Garborg, is published. Births January to March *10 January – Kristian Arvesen, farmer and politician *21 January – Olav Aukrust, poet and teacher (died 1929) *27 January – Hans Ingvald Hansen Ratvik, politician (died 1966) *10 February – Gunnar Jahn, jurist, economist and politician (died 1971) *26 February – John Johansen, sprinter (died 1947) *21 February – Haldor Andreas Haldorsen, politician (died 1965) *16 March – Olaf Nordhagen, architect, engineer and artist (died 1925) *18 March – Sven Nielsen, politician (died 1958) April to June *4 April – Agnes Hvoslef, operatic soprano (died 1970). *8 April – Olav Midttun, philologist, biographer and magazine editor (died 1972) *19 April – Jørgen Stubberud, polar explorer (died 1980) *27 April – Jakob Friis, politician (died 1956) *2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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