Nicolay Peter Dreyer (21 March 1773 – 29 April 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]
Nicolay Peter Dreyer | |
|---|---|
 Captain Drejer on the tree stump | |
| Born | 21 March 1773 Fosnes, Norway |
| Died | 29 April 1808 (aged 35) Sønsterud farm, Gjesåsen, Norway |
| Allegiance |  Denmark–Norway |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | |
References
edit- ^ Bratberg, Terje. "Nicolay Drejer". In Helle, Knut (ed.). 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.
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