Episode 2 of 3
Formal Founding
- When
- 5 July 1641
- Where
- Sand opposite Torridalselva
- Part of
- Founding of Kristiansand
Christian IV formally founded the town of Christianssand on 5 July 1641 on the sand opposite the Torridalselva.
On 5 July 1641, the king officially established the town. The settlement was named Christianssand after the monarch and located on the sand bank across from the Torridalselva river.
Sources
- Kristiansand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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