Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress ranks 15,675th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Cuautla, Morelos, Battle of Svensksund, and Tepoztlán. The most famous people from Akershus Fortress are Olaf II of Denmark. The most famous people who died in Akershus Fortress are Vidkun Quisling. Akershus Fortress has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many politicians. Akershus Fortress is located in Norway.
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital Oslo that was built to protect and provide a royal residence for the city. It is located on the banks of the Oslofjord. Since the Middle Ages the fortress has been the namesake and centre of the main fief and later main county of Akershus, which was originally one of Norway's four main regions and which included most of Eastern Norway. The fortress itself was located within the Akershus main county until 1919, and also within the smaller Akershus sub-county until 1842. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1370, Akershus Fortress was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Olaf II of Denmark. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Akershus Fortress including Vidkun Quisling.
People Born in Akershus Fortress
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People Deceased in Akershus Fortress
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Akershus Fortress were politicians (1), while most who died were politicians (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Akershus Fortress, including Olaf II of Denmark.
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Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Akershus Fortress since 1700.
