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Timeline Of Bergen
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Bergen, Norway. Prior to 19th century * 1070s CE - Bergen founded by Olaf Kyrre (approximate date). * 1080 - Catholic diocese of Bergen established (approximate date). * 1153 - Bergen Cathedral School founded. * 1163 - Coronation of Magnus V of Norway. * 1180 - St Mary's Church, Bergen built (approximate date). * 1181 ** occurs. ** First recorded historical reference to Bergen Cathedral. * 1194 - 29 June: Coronation of Sverre of Norway. * 1247 - 29 July: Coronation of Haakon IV of Norway. * 1261 ** 11 September: Magnus- Ingeborg wedding party takes place in Haakon's Hall. ** 14 September: Coronation of Magnus VI of Norway. * 1280 - Coronation of Eric II of Norway. * 1350s - Hanseatic merchants set up kontor in Bryggen. * 1393 - Sacking of Bergen (1393). * 1429 - occurs. * 1531 - Christ Church, Bergen demolished. * 1665 - 2 August: Naval Battle of Vågen occurs. * 1684 - Birth of Ludvig Holberg, writer and poet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanseatic League
The Hanseatic League (; gml, Hanse, , ; german: label=Modern German, Deutsche Hanse) was a medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Central and Northern Europe. Growing from a few North German towns in the late 12th century, the League ultimately encompassed nearly 200 settlements across seven modern-day countries; at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries, it stretched from the Netherlands in the west to Russia in the east, and from Estonia in the north to Kraków, Poland in the south. The League originated from various loose associations of German traders and towns formed to advance mutual commercial interests, such as protection against piracy and banditry. These arrangements gradually coalesced into the Hanseatic League, whose traders enjoyed duty-free treatment, protection, and diplomatic privileges in affiliated communities and their trade routes. Hanseatic Cities gradually developed a common legal system governing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Det Norske Theater (Bergen)
Det norske Theater is a former theatre in Bergen, Norway, and regarded as the first pure Norwegian stage theatre. It opened in by primus motor, violinist Ole Bull, and closed in , after a bankruptcy. The theatre's first production was Holberg's comedy ''Den Vægelsindede'', and the opening was on 2 January 1850. The theatre played at the old comedy house built in 1800. In 1876 the theatre Den Nationale Scene Den Nationale Scene ( en, National Theater) is the largest theatre in Bergen, Norway. Den Nationale Scene is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway. History Opened under the name '' Det Norske Theater'' in 1850, the theatre has root ... opened in the same building. References {{Reflist Former theatres in Norway 1850 establishments in Norway 1863 disestablishments in Norway 19th century in Bergen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edvard Grieg
Edvard Hagerup Grieg ( , ; 15 June 18434 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the foremost Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. His use of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions brought the music of Norway to fame, as well as helping to develop a national identity, much as Jean Sibelius did in Finland and Bedřich Smetana in Bohemia. Grieg is the most celebrated person from the city of Bergen, with numerous statues which depict his image, and many cultural entities named after him: the city's largest concert building (Grieg Hall), its most advanced music school (Grieg Academy) and its professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor). The Edvard Grieg Museum at Grieg's former home Troldhaugen is dedicated to his legacy. Background Edvard Hagerup Grieg was born in Bergen, Norway (then part of Sweden–Norway). His parents were Alexander Grieg (1806–1875), a merchant and the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergen Museum
The University Museum of Bergen ( no, Universitetsmuseet i Bergen) is a university museum in Bergen, Norway. The museum features material related to anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, zoology, art, and cultural history. History The University Museum of Bergen was founded in 1825 by Wilhelm Frimann Koren Christie, at the time president of the Storting. Founded under the name University Museum of Bergen with the intent of building large collections in the fields of culture and natural history, it became the grounds for most of the academic activity in the city, a tradition which has prevailed since the museum became part of the University of Bergen. The University Museum of Bergen is divided into two departments, the Natural History Collections and the Cultural History Collections and Public Outreach and exhibitions. It is also the caretaker of the museum garden, formerly the botanical garden, surrounding the natural history building, and the city's arboretum. This was th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Sebastian Welhaven
Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer Welhaven (22 December 1807 – 21 October 1873) was a Norwegian author, poet, critic, and art theorist. He has been considered "one of the greatest figures in Norwegian literature." Background Johan Welhaven was born in Bergen, Norway in 1807. His grandfather, Johan Andrew Welhaven (1748–1811) was a teacher and later assistant to the pastor at St Mary's Church (''Mariakirken''), which served the city's German community. The author's father, Johan Ernst Welhaven (1775–1828), was a pastor at St. George's Hospital, (''St. Jørgens spedalskehospital''), while his mother, Else Margaret Cammermeyer, was the daughter of Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer, resident chaplain of Holy Cross Church (''Korskirken''). Johan Welhaven was the member of an accomplished family which included his sister socialite Maren Sars, the wife of theologian and biologist Michael Sars (1805–1869), and mother of historian, Ernst Sars (1835–1917), marine biologist Georg Ossian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komediehuset På Engen
Komediehuset på Engen ('Meadow Comedy House') was a historic theatre in Bergen in Norway, active between 1800 and 1909. It was the likely first theatre building in Norway. It housed the Det dramatiske Selskab of Bergen (1800-28), travelling theatre companies (1828-50), the Det norske Theater (Bergen) (1850-63) and Den Nationale Scene Den Nationale Scene ( en, National Theater) is the largest theatre in Bergen, Norway. Den Nationale Scene is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway. History Opened under the name '' Det Norske Theater'' in 1850, the theatre has root ... (1876-1909), and was finally a concert house and theater museum until it was destroyed in a British bomb raid in 1944. References * "Den første nationale Scene i Bergen" (s. 19-28). Folkebladet No. 2. 31te Januar 1900. Theatres in Norway 19th century in Bergen Former theatres in Norway 1800 in Norway 1909 in Norway 1800 establishments in Europe 1909 disestablishments in Europe Theatres co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birgithe Kühle
Birgithe Lykke Kühle, née Solberg (1762 in Copenhagen - 1832 in Sønderby), was a Norwegian (originally Danish) journalist and managing editor who has been referred to as the first female journalist in Norway. Birgithe Kühle was the daughter of the Danish captain and merchant Søren Lykke Solberg and Anne Marie Staal. In 1780, she married major Carl Nicolai Christian von Kühle (1748-1812), who was stationed in Bergen, Norway from 1786-1802. She published the paper ''Provincial-Lecture'' in Bergen 1794-95. The paper mainly consisted of translated popular science, novels and articles from English, French and German magazines. She was also active as an actor and playwright for the amateur theatre Det Dramatiske Selskab in Bergen, which was founded and led by her spouse in 1794–1801. She returned to Denmark when her spouse had been given a position in Horsens in 1802. See also * List of women printers and publishers before 1800 The list of women printers and publishers before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Det Dramatiske Selskab
Det Dramatiske Selskab is the name for several Norwegian amateur theatre drama troupes. These troupes were the first permanent theatre troupes in the cities of Norway. The period between 1780–1830 is described by many as ''the age of the dramatic companies''. History The amateur theatre companies of Det Dramatiske Selskap founded the first theatres and gave the first regular performances in Norwegian cities. Previously, Norway was visited by travelling foreign troupes which performed in temporary structures. However, the theatres run by the amateur troupes of Det Dramatiske Selskap were not public theatres, but private. Det Dramatiske Selskab in Christiania (Oslo) An amateur theatre performed in the city is recorded in 1765. Founded in Oslo in 1780, it gave the first regular theatre performances in Norway. On 24 October 1780, they performed ''The coffeehouse or the Scottish woman'' by Voltaire translated by Ditlevine Feddersen starring Henriette Mathiesen (Lindane) and Envo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Grieg
John Grieg (18 August 1856 – 21 April 1905) was a Norwegian printer, publisher and bookseller. Biography Grieg was born in Bergen, Norway. He was the son of John Grieg (1819-1887) and Jutta Camilla Lous (1825-1901). Grieg attended Bergen Cathedral School and went abroad for further education. He studied bookstores in Copenhagen and printing operations in Gothenburg. In 1877, he returned to Bergen and worked for the printing house of his uncle, Georg Herman Grieg (1826-1910). Dating to 1721, it was the oldest publishing houses in Norway. In 1882, he took over the company under the trade name ''John Griegs boktrykkeri''. Grieg soon made the firm one of the city's biggest and most prestigious publishing houses. He published the magazines ''Samtiden'' which was edited by scientist Jørgen Brunchorst and ''Naturen'' edited by geologist Hans Reusch and historian Gerhard Gran. He was the publisher of ''Bergensposten'' until 1893. He also had the printing of several journals and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ludvig Holberg
Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg (3 December 1684 – 28 January 1754) was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy. He was influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature. He is best known for the comedies he wrote in 1722–1723 for the Lille Grønnegade Theatre in Copenhagen. Holberg's works about natural and common law were widely read by many Danish law students over two hundred years, from 1736 to 1936. Studies and teaching Holberg was the youngest of six brothers. His father, Christian Nielsen Holberg, died before Ludvig was one year old. He was educated in Copenhagen, and was a teacher at the University of Copenhagen for many years. At the same time, he started his successful career as an author, writing the first of a series of comedies. He began to study theology at the University of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Vågen
The Battle of Vågen was a naval battle between a Netherlands, Dutch merchant and treasure fleet; and an England, English flotilla of warships in August 1665 as part of the Second Anglo-Dutch War. The battle took place in Vågen, Bergen, Vågen (meaning "the bay, wikt:voe, voe" in Norwegian language, Norwegian), the main port area of neutral Bergen, Norway. Due to a delay in orders, the Norwegian commanders took the side of the Dutch, contrary to the secret intentions of the King of Norway and Denmark. The battle ended with the retreat of the English fleet, which was much damaged but had lost no ships. The treasure fleet was relieved by the Dutch home fleet 17 days later. Arrival in Bergen The Dutch merchant fleet had about 60 vessels. Ten of them were Dutch East India Company, Dutch East India Company (VOC) vessels, commanded by Commodore Pieter de Bitter, which were returning from the East Indies. Twice each year, the Dutch East India Company sent a Return Fleet back to the Net ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
