Niels Stockfleth Darre (18 February 1765 – 9 October 1809) was a Norwegian military officer.
Niels Stockfleth Darre | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1765 Fåberg, Denmark-Norway |
| Died | October 9, 1809 |
| Allegiance |  Denmark–Norway |
| Service |  Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 1787-1809 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles / wars | Gunboat War Dano-Swedish War of 1808–1809 |
Darre was born in Fåberg[1] as the son of Major General Michael Darre (1728–1804)[2] and his wife Anna Christine Pram. He married Ellen Aschim.[3]
Niels Stockfleth Darre was hired in the military cadastre authority in 1787, and eventually advanced to leader. In 1807, when the Gunboat War broke out, he was appointed aide-de-camp for the Danish Prince Christian August. In 1808, when the Dano-Swedish War broke out, Darre participated in battles with the rank of Major. On 14 September 1809 at Magnor he negotiated a temporary ceasefire with the Swedish Army. However, he died a few weeks later.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Niels Stockfleth Darre". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Darre". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- ^ Genealogy
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