Otto Ruge
Norwegian general (1882–1961)
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Summary
Otto Ruge was born on January 9, 1882[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on August 15, 1961[3], in Eidsberg Municipality[4]. He worked as a military officer[5].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[6]
- Place of burial: Vestre gravlund[7]
- Child: Q138571971[8], Otto Christian Robert Ruge[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Position held: Chief of Defence of Norway[11], Wikidata item[12]
- Educated at: Oslo Cathedral School[13]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[14], Legion of Honour[15], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[16], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Military branch: Norwegian Army[19]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[20]
- Residence: Fort Høytorp[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[22], Norwegian Campaign[23]
- Family name: Ruge[24]
- Given name: Otto[25]
- Allegiance: Norwegian Army[26], Norwegian Armed Forces[27], Norway[28]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[29], Hvem er hvem? (1930)[30]
- Military casualty classification: prisoner of war[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[32]
- Start of work period: 1902[33]
- Place of detention: Grini detention camp[34], Königstein Fortress[35], prisoner-of-war camp[36], Oflag XXI-C[37], Ostrzeszów[38], Wikidata item[39], Wikidata item[40], Wikidata item[41]
- Subject has role: prisoner of war[42]
- Sibling: Herman Ruge[43]
FAQs
Where was Otto Ruge born?
Otto Ruge's place of birth was Christiania[2].
Where did Otto Ruge die?
Otto Ruge died in Eidsberg Municipality[4].
What did Otto Ruge do for work?
Otto Ruge worked as a military officer[5].
Where did Otto Ruge go to school?
Otto Ruge was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[13].
What awards did Otto Ruge receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14], Legion of Honour[15], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[16], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].