Nicolay Peter Drejer
| Nicolay Peter Drejer | |
|---|---|
 Captain Drejer on the tree stump | |
| Born |
1773 Fosnes, Norway |
| Died |
1808 (age c. 35) Sønsterud farm, Gjesåsen, Norway |
| Allegiance |
 Denmark–Norway |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars |
Dano-Swedish War of 1808-1809 |
Nicolay Peter Drejer (1773–1808) was a Norwegian military officer with the rank of Captain. He was born in Fosnes. He became a legend during the Battle of Trangen on 25 April 1808, leading his infantry regiment first from a roof, then from a tree stump with the height of a man. The stump was later named after him (Norwegian: Drejerstubben), a series of myths developed after his death, and he became a national symbol in 1814 and in 1905.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Bratberg, Terje. "Nicolay Drejer". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Nicolay Peter Drejer". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 November 2011.