Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Krigskolen
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Military Academy
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Krigskolen Marker
Ombygd og utvidet 1763 av stiftsamtmann Caspar Herman Storm
Skjenket av Bernt Anker til Krigsskolen 1802
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. It 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.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
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
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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.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Krigskolen / Military Academy Marker - wide view
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 Rεdhusgata.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
