Grόnerlψkka in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Carl 12
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 9, 2024
1. Carl 12 Marker
Sveriges Konge 1697-1718
bodde under beleiringen
av Akershus Festning 1716
i garver
Polycarpus Reimanns
hus som lε
i dette kvartal
Charles XII, the King of Sweden (1697-1718), during the siege of Akershus Fortress in 1716 lived in tanner Polycarpus Reimann's house that was located in this quarter.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1716.
Location. 59° 54.745′ N, 10° 45.252′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Grόnerlψkka. It can be reached from Sonja Henies plass. The marker is not at street level, but is rather set along the upper walkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sonja Henies plass 2, Oslo 0185, 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.
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1. Carl 12 (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): At the beginning of March 1716, Charles XII attacked Norway, and on 21 March he and his Carolinians were in Christiania (Oslo). They camped that night at Gamle Aker church, but the king at the head of a troop entered the town that same evening. During the siege of Akershus fortress, the king lived in tanner Polycarpus Reimann's residence in Vaterland until the troops withdrew from Christiania on the night between 29 and 30 April.(Submitted on July 25, 2024.)
Charles XII's siegeof the fortress is one of the most dramatic events in the city's history. The cannons from the fortress fired at the Swedes in the city's cross streets, and many fell. The officers were buried at Gamle Aker church.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 9, 20242. Carl 12 Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here above the awning. Its easy to miss.
When the king made another attempt to conquer Norway in 1718, he was shot at Frederiksten fortress in Frederikshald, now Halden.
2. Charles XII of Sweden (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Charles invaded Norway in 1716 with a combined force of 7,000 men. He occupied the capital of Christiania, (modern Oslo), and laid siege to the Akershus fortress there. Due to a lack of heavy siege cannons he was unable to dislodge the Norwegian forces inside. After suffering significant losses of men and materiel, Charles was forced to retreat from the capital on 29 April. In the following mid-May, Charles invaded again, this time striking the border town of Fredrikshald, now Halden, in an attempt to capture the fortress of Fredriksten. The attacking Swedes came under heavy cannon fire from the fortress and were forced to withdraw when the Norwegians set the town of Fredrikshald on fire. Swedish casualties in Fredrikshald were estimated at 500 men. While the siege at Fredrikshald was underway, the Swedish supply fleet was attacked and defeated by Tordenskjold in the Battle of Dynekilen.(Submitted on July 25, 2024.)
In 1718, Charles once more invaded Norway. With a main force of 40,000 men, he again laid siege to the fortress of Fredriksten overlooking the town of Fredrikshald. Charles was shot in the head and killed during the siege, while he was inspecting trenches. The invasion was abandoned, and Charles' body was returned to Sweden...
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
