Gudbrand Ãstbye
1885–1972
- Nationality
- Norway
- Occupation
- politician
Gudbrand Ãstbye (2 October 1885 â 2 June 1972) was a Norwegian army officer and historian.
Incarceration history
Facilities
- Stalag III-ADates unknown
- Oflag XXI-CDates unknown
Biography
Gudbrand Ãstbye (2 October 1885 â 2 June 1972) was a Norwegian army officer and historian. He was born in Gjøvik, a son of factory owner Anders Ãstbye and Ellen Anna Hovdenak. He was married to Ragna Heyerdahl Hørbye, and thus son-in-law of Ragna Hørbye. During the Norwegian Campaign in 1940, he was in command of the 4th Brigade. Among his publications are Krigen i Valdres from 1946, and two volumes of the series Krigen i Norge 1940. He was decorated with the St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch, and was a Knight of the Order of the Sword.
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