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Bjørn Christophersen

1900 – 1985

Norwegian general

Military historianMilitary officer Cavalry master
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About Bjørn Christophersen

Lived 1900 – 1985 (aged 84). Bjørn Christophersen was a Norwegian military historian, military officer and cavalry master.

Bjørn Christophersen (31 December 1900 – 27 June 1985) was a Norwegian military officer and historian.

Biography Christophersen was born at Skedsmo in Akershus, Norway. He was the son of Olaf Christopher Christophersen (1868–1937) and Mathilde Christiane Dahl Rodtwitt (1875–1965). His father served as mayor of Skedsmo and senior prosecutor in Lillestrøm. Christophersen completed the War School and attended the Norwegian Military Academy from 1921 to 1923.

After the liberation of Norway, he became Secretary General of the Defense Commission of 1946. He was Director of the War School from 1949. He headed the Norwegian Army Command Germany from 1952 to 1953. He was promoted to Lieutenant general in 1956, and served as head of the Norwegian Army from 1956 to 1961. He was decorated Commander with star of the Order of St. Olav in 1958, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland and of the Order of the Sword. Following his death during 1985, he was buried at Vestre gravlund in Oslo.

Selected works Forsvarets gamle underoffisersstand. Dens innsats på sivile felter (Oslo: Gyldendal, 1978) Vårt forsvars historie. En oversikt frem til 1940 (Oslo: Gyldendal, 1978)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Military historian, military officer, cavalry master
Nationality
Education
Norwegian Military Academy
Positions held
Army Chief Commander of Norway, Office manager
Awards
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bjørn Christophersen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Bjørn Christophersen?

Norwegian general

When was Bjørn Christophersen born?

Bjørn Christophersen was born on 30 December 1900 in Skedsmo Municipality, Lillestrøm.

When did Bjørn Christophersen die?

Bjørn Christophersen died on 27 June 1985 in Oslo.

What was Bjørn Christophersen's occupation?

Bjørn Christophersen was a military historian, military officer and cavalry master.

What nationality was Bjørn Christophersen?

Bjørn Christophersen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bjørn Christophersen

· Wikidata: Q4984648

· DBpedia: Bjørn Christophersen

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