Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Krigskolen / Military Academy

Krigskolen Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

1. Krigskolen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oppført ca 1640 av Kansler Jens Bjelke
Ombygd og utvidet 1763 av stiftsamtmann Caspar Herman Storm
Skjenket av Bernt Anker til Krigsskolen 1802

(English translation:)

Founded around 1640 by Chancellor Jens Bjelke. Rebuilt and expanded by parish official Caspar Herman Storm. Donated by Bernt Anker to the Military Academy in 1802.

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 59° 54.603′ N, 10° 44.72′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is at the intersection of Tollbugata and Dronningens gate, on the right when traveling east on Tollbugata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tollbugata 10, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kanonkule / Cannonball (within shouting distance of this marker); Norges Storting / The Norwegian Parliament (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Hotel Du Nord (within shouting distance of this marker); Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aftenposten / The Evening Post (about 90 meters away); Dronningens Gate 10 : Aftenposten / The Evening Post (about 90 meters away); Collettgården / Collett Building (about 90 meters away); Oratoriekoret Cæciliaforeningen / The Cecilia Society Chorus (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Norwegian Military Academy (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Norwegian Military Academy (Krigsskolen), in Oslo, educates officers of the Norwegian Army and serves as the King's Royal Guard. The academy was established in 1750, and is the oldest institution for higher education in Norway.

(Submitted on July 13, 2023.)

Krigskolen / Military Academy Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

2. Krigskolen / Military Academy Marker - wide view

Entrance to the Academy Building as seen through the gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

3. Entrance to the Academy Building as seen through the gate

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

4. Royal Crest

Directly next to the marker is the Royal Crest, with the stone below indicating that was moved from the first military academy building on Rådhusgata.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.