Hans Christian Von Krogh

Hans married Alma Gabrielle Augusta Kirsebom about 1876. Alma was born in 1852; died in 1883. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Fredrik Ferdinand Von Krogh was born in 1878; and died.

Hans married Elisa Hoegh about 1884. Elisa was born in 1855; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Karen Sophie Wiborg Von Krogh
2. Molly Von Krogh was born in 1885; and died.
3. Christian Von Krogh was born in 1887; and died.

Frederik married Molly Clasen about 1841. Molly was born in 1816; died in 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1801, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

Notes:

Georg Friederich von Krogh, Kaptein senere oberst, 1777-1826

Georg married Henriette Schonheyder about 1800. Henriette was born in 1781; died in 1809. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1801, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

Notes:

Georg Friedrich von Krogh, 1732-1818, played a major role in Trondheim's history. His first marriage was to Elisabeth Schøller, the daughter of Cicilia Christina Schøller, who was then married to Sti Tønsberg Schøller, probably the richest man in Trondheim when he died in 1769. Much of Scholler's riches were created through sawmill operations and lumber trading throughout Norway. He also participated in the early mining operations located at Røros, Norway during its best years. He also inherited considerable money from his first marriage to Elisabeth Angell, herself from one of the richest families in Trondheim (sister of Thomas Angell, who created charity legacies which are still active to this day). Elisabeth died in 1742, and Sti Tønsberg Schøller inherited her fortune. After her death he married Cicilia Christina Frølich the same year. She probably did not bring much wealth into the marriage. The only child of Sti Tønsberg Schøller and Cicilia Christina was Elisabeth, who married Georg Friedrich von Krogh in 1660, by then a Colonel. Elisabeth died giving birth to their son Sti Tønsberg Schøller von Krogh in 1763. Sti Tønsberg Schøller (Senior) died in 1769, and Cicilia Christina Schøller inherited the family's entire fortune. The heritage, which befell her, was about 500,000 riksdalers. This was at a time when the highest paid officials in Trondheim had an annual income of about 1000 riksdalers, and wages for working people was probably about 60 riksdalers per year. Cicilia Christina used her huge fortune to build two grand buildings in Trondheim. The most famous is Stiftsgården, finished in 1777, at a cost of about 7400 riksdalers. This is the largest wooden palé (palace) in Trondheim. The living area was 1500 m2, built over two full floors, with a height of 4.3 meters between the floors. The building is one of largest wooden buildings ever built in Norway. The true architect of the building is unknown, but it is possible that it was Commander Christian Lerche (as it resembles the Lerche family's palé in Copenhagen). Christian Lerche became Georg Friedrich von Krogh's second father in law when he married Margarethe Lerche. Christian Lerche was Chief of the Enrollment for the Norwegian Navy in Trondheim beginning in 1752. In 1773, he leased a mansion which was renamed "Lerchendal". He left Norway and returned to Denmark in 1777. Later Christian Lerche became a Contre Admiral in the Danish Military. The mansion Lerchendal gave name to the area of Trondheim where it is located. The mansion is now owned by the Norwegian University for Science and Technology, and is currently used for representation and hospitality. The Lerchendal name was given to the sports stadium across the road from this famous old mansion. "Lerkendal" Stadium is the home base of Rosenborg Football Club, which has been Norway's best football team for many years. Cicilia Christina Schøller also desired an amusement palé, and bought an estate outside of Trondheim (Nedre Stavne), which she renamed Cicilienborg. She sold this place after 10 years, having spent an enormous amount of money on it. Cicilia Christina Schøller left Trondheim for Copenhagen in 1783, and died there in 1786. The son-in-law, General von Krogh lived in Cicilienborg for some years. Cicilienborg, renamed Stiftsgården after the real heir, Sti Tønsberg Schøller von Krogh, who also wanted to go to Copenhagen. In 1800 he sold Stiftsgården to the king for 10000 riksdalers. This building was for a very long period used as the residence of the "amtsmann", the King's representative to Trondheim. Stiftsgården is currently the residence of the Norwegian King when he is in Trondheim. Sti Tønsberg Schøller von Krogh's branches of the von Krogh family all became noblemen in Denmark. In 1788 General von Krogh bought the estate Leira (then referred to as "Leeren"), from his son, who had inherited it from his mother when she died in 1786. (Note: This estate included the Leer bridge, where his great grandfather Bernardus had one of his inns).

The General developed the Stiftsgården mansion to become suitable for representation and festivities. It has a grand park with fish ponds, decorative bushes, tree lined avenues on the side of the main building, and a long double alley facing in the direction of the tower of the cathedral of
Trondheim. General von Krogh controlled Norway's sawmills and other profitable assets including Lillegården just outside Trondheim. General von Krogh was the Commander-In-Chief for the area north of Norway's mountains. He was the loyal man of King Fredrik IV of Denmark in the area, and hit hard at anything that would threaten the good relationship between the Danish King and his subjects. In 1807, Denmark-Norway was drawn into the napoleonic war on Napoleon's (French) side. The General mobilized 3000 soldiers from the Trondheim region. He outfitted them in colorful although not very practical uniforms, giving them prestige although no actual war actions took place in Trondheim, it suffered greatly from the British blockade, their only military action against Denmark-Norway in the Trondheim area. The General was the dominant person in Trondheim both in military and civilian life during the war years 1807-1814. He was, at the outbreak of the war over 75 years old. He had very wide sweeping authority, and towards the end of the war, was almost sovereign in the area. His unyielding attitude to defend the region's allegiance with the Danish King produced numerous enemies within the ranks of people who wanted changes. Finally, King Fredrik IV, relieved him of his post on 5 January 1814. This done officially on the General's own request. He was by this time, 82 years old. The General was also highly regarded by the new Swedish King, Carl Johan (who was one of Napoleon's generals). However, Georg Friedrich von Krogh's political role was over before the peace accords in Kiel, which settled matters after the war. In the 8-10 year period after 1814, an economic crisis hit Norway, and the wealth and fortunes of General Georg Friedrich von Krogh and his son of the same name, Colonel Georg Friedrich von Krogh (1777-1826), had, to a large extent, eroded away. The Colonel had invested heavily in a shipyard and brick
factory at Bakklandet, and a copper rolling mill at the Leira estate. The large investments consumed a large part of the family fortune, and with the economic crisis the value was by and large wiped out, eliminating most of their fortune.

Famous children of the Colonel Georg Friedrich von Krogh (1777-1826)included:

George Frederik von Krogh (1802-1841), the publicist, was notable in many ways. He played a significant role' in the Students' Society in Oslo. He also proposed in 1824, that the 17th of May be celebrated as the Norwegian Independence Day, only 10 years after the constitution was signed in 1814. He also actively participated in the Market Place Battle ("Torvslaget") in 1829. He was a writer in liberal political newspapers, and a close friend of the Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland, who made him a memorial in one of his most beautiful poems. Camilla Collett, the sister of Henrik Wergeland, used traits from him to model Lorentz Brandt in her novel "Amtmandens Døtre".

Contre Admiral Frederik Ferdinand von Krogh (1806-1890), whose son was Vice Admiral Georg Frederik von Krogh
(1843-1901).

Captain Johan Christian Wibe von Krogh (1820-1899) who was once the Auditor of the Bank of Norway.

George married Margrethe Lerche on 26 Mar 1765 in Eidsvoll, Akershus, Norway. Margrethe (daughter of Christian Lerche and Hilleborg Levine Komtesse Holck Winterfeldt) was born on 1 Jan 1732 in Eidsvoll, Akershus, Norway; died on 19 Jan 1807 in Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway; was buried on 23 Jan 1807 in Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1801, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1701, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Notes:

George Frederick (Friderich) von Krogh ( 29 January 1687 Flahammer in Lyster - 29 April 1768 at Oyé in Melhus Parish ) was a Danish-Norwegian officer . He was the father of Caspar Hermann , Frederick Ferdinand , George Frederick and Godske Hans von Krogh .
His father (1653-1721) bore the same name and was then captain of Bergenhusiske Regiment, whose chief he later became. His mother was named Birgitte Munthe. George was 1708 second lieutenant and 1710 lieutenant at the enlisted Norwegian infantry regiment, came with much of that as 1713 was sent to Denmark to take part in the war in Southern Jutland and Northern Germany and did during that service as Adjutant General from his regimental commander, Maj. Gen. FC Cicignon ( III, five hundred and ninety). 1716 he became captain and came 1720 to CH Poulsen while the dragoons of infantry converted Norwegian regiment; 1724 he became major and chief of Trondhjems Garrison Company, 1731 Lieutenant Colonel , 1740 Colonel and commander of 1st Vesterlenske Regiment, 1752 Major General, 1753 commandant at Frederickssten, 1758 commanding General of the North, 1764 commander of the cabinet in Trondheim. 1759 he was appointed Lieutenant General, 1760 white knight, 1765 he resigned and died 29th April 1768 at Oyé in Melhus Parish.
Married 1725 with Hedwig Augusta Brüggemann (1707-1740), daughter of Colonel Godske Hans Brüggemann for Ulriksholm . In 1873 Danish descendants received recognition as Danish nobility .

Sources:
HW Harbou , "George Frederik von Krogh" in: CF Bricka (ed.), Danish biographical encyclopaedia , Copenhagen: Gyldendal 1887-1905.
Moe, Journal of the Norwegian Personal History II, 238th

Georg married Hedewig Augusta Von Brüggeman on 18 Jan 1725 in Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Hedewig (daughter of Godske Hans Von Brüggeman and Margrete Wilhelmine Von Hausmann) was born on 12 Aug 1707 in Østergård, Munkebo, Fyn, Denmark; died on 1 Apr 1740 in Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway; was buried on 4 Apr 1740 in Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Hilleborg Levine Komtesse Holck Winterfeldt in 1732. Hilleborg (daughter of Flemming Greve Holck Af Winterfeldt and Margrethe Marquardsdatter Rodsteen) was born on 27 Apr 1700 in Holckenhavn Gods, Nyborg, Denmark; died on 17 Feb 1749 in København, København, Sjælland, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Georg Friderich VonKrogh
• Occupation: Oberst
• Residence: 1665, Strinde Lade, Dalane (Trondheim), Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
• Residence: 1701, Flahammer, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
• Residence: 1714, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Notes:

Sources state Georg's portrait is to be found at Haagenvik and the Stavanger museum.

From 1670 to 75 Georg was in voluntary imperial service under the Electoral Prince of Pfalzland, the Duke of Lothringen. He was called home in 1675 to become a Lance-Corporal in the Brockenhus Regiment, where he took part in the siege of Wismar, in the battle by Lund. In 1677 he was promoted to regiment quartermaster, and was present during the siege of Kristianstad.

In April 1676 the Danish navy led by Nils Juel captured Gotland, and on June 1 the smaller Danish and Dutch fleet defeated the Swedes off Öland while losing only one ship, giving them command of the sea. King Kristian V led an army of 15,000 men to recapture Scania, and they seized Helsingborg on June 29; the Swedes retreated from Scania to Sweden. However, a Swedish army led by Karl XI defeated Denmark-Norway’s smaller army in the battle of Halmstad at Fyllebro on August 17, and at Lund on December 4 they crushed a larger Danish army, killing more than twice as many Danes and taking 2,000 prisoners. Surviving Danes retreated to the Landskrona fortress. Kristian’s army attacked Malmö on June 26, 1677 and lost about 3,500 men, and the Swedes beat them again at Landskrona on July 14. Nils Juel’s greatest victory was when the Danes destroyed twenty Swedish ships in Køge Bay on the first two days of July. The Danes retreated from Scania, and the Swedes’ besieged the Danes at Kristianstad. Reviving his army with German mercenaries, Kristian led them to relieve the Swedish siege of Kristianstad in July 1678, but seeing a large Swedish army approaching, the Danish king chose to evacuate all his forces from Scania, leaving the garrison to surrender on August 5.

During this war the Danes won most of the sea battles suffering only 375 casualties while the Swedes lost more than 3,000 men. Louis XIV imposed the treaty of Fontainebleau on Denmark and Sweden on August 23, 1679. Then on September 16 they agreed to a peace treaty at Lund which restored Danish conquests in the war to Sweden for a small indemnity, and Kristian Albrecht was restored in Holstein-Gottorp. Denmark and Sweden also made commercial arrangements including a common coinage. Much wheat in fields and barns had been burned in Scania, and thousands of Scanians fought as guerillas against the Swedes. Sweden and Denmark were reconciled as Frederick III’s daughter Ulrika Eleonora married Sweden’s Karl XI on May 6, 1680.

In 1678 Georg was promoted to Captain of the Trondheim Regiment, from 1680-96 he was Commanding Officer of the Outer Sogn Company of the Bergenhus Infantry Regiment, in 1696 he was promoted to the rank of Major, in 1704 to Lieutenant Colonel, and in 1710 to full Colonel and Head of the regiment. He left the military service in 1712, and died October 2, 1721 in Bergen. He was buried October 30 in Nykirken, Bergen.

Georg married three times and sired sixteen children. His 1st marriage, 1681 was to Birgitte Christoffersdtr Munthe (Morgenstierne) born July 13, 1662 in Flahammer, and died there on October 2, 1696. His 2nd marriage was to Marie Thomasdtr Montagne in 1699, and she died in 1709. His third marriage in 1713 was to Marie Elisabeth Jorgendtr Thormohlen, who died in 1742 (her first marriage was to a Councilman Laurids Weiner in Bergen).

Georg married Birgitte Christophersdatter Von Munthe in 1681 in Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. Birgitte (daughter of Christopher Gjertsson Morgenstierne and Birgitte Ludvigsdatter Von Munthe) was born on 13 Jul 1662 in Flahammer, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died on 2 Oct 1696 in Flahammer, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Godske married Margrete Wilhelmine Von Hausmann. Margrete (daughter of Caspar Hermann Von Hausmann and Karen Toller) was born on 3 Oct 1686; died on 22 Aug 1717. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Sophie Ulrikke Von Reichau. Sophie (daughter of Jürgen "jørgen" Georg Ernst Von Reichau and Sophie Amalie Komtesse Holck Af Winterfeldt) was born in 1689 in Aalholm Slot Gods, Nysted, Guldborgsund, Sjælland, Denmark; died on 19 Mar 1745 in Bergegaard Gods, Lyngdal, Vest-Agder, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flemming married Margrethe Marquardsdatter Rodsteen on 15 Aug 1695. Margrethe (daughter of Marquard Rodsteen and Dorothea Christensdatter Sehested) was born on 12 Oct 1664 in Hjørring, Nordjylland, Denmark; died on 18 Aug 1711 in Maribo, Storstrøm, Sjælland, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]