Fire in Oslo and renaming to Christiania
- When
- 1624
- Where
- Oslo
- Episodes
- 2
In August 1624, a three-day fire destroyed Oslo. King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway decreed the city would not be rebuilt on its old site but relocated closer to Akershus Fortress and renamed Christiania.
Episodes
- Relocation and Renaming
Christian IV ordered the city rebuilt closer to Akershus Fortress and renamed it Christiania.
- Destruction of Oslo
A three-day fire destroyed Oslo in August 1624, marking a significant calamity for the city.
Background and detail
The Fire and Decree. The fire lasted three days in August 1624. Christian IV decided the old city should not be rebuilt. He ordered the construction of a new city closer to Akershus Fortress, naming it Christiania in his honor.
People involved
- Christian IV · King of Denmark and Norway
Sources
- Oslo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Christian IV of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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