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Olaf Rye

major generalNorway3 battles1 war

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1791 – 1849

18001810182018301840First Schleswig War · 1848-1851Battle of Fredericia — July 6, 1849 · Denmark · First Schleswig WarBattle of Kolding — April 23, 1849 · Denmark · First Schleswig WarSkirmish of Århus — May 31, 1849 · Denmark · First Schleswig War

Active service 1849 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 58.

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Olaf Rye was a Norwegian-Danish military officer. He died in battle during the First Schleswig War and is considered to have been a Danish war hero.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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