Caspar Herman Hausmann

Caspar Herman Hausmann was a Danish-Norwegian General, lumber merchant and squire. He was born 10 January 1653 at Segeberg in the Danish duchy of Holsten (now Holstein), which was then in union with Denmark-Norway. He died 9 September 1718 in Christiania (now Oslo) and lies in a crypt in Oslo Cathedral. He was married to Karen Nielsdatter Toller (1662–1742). He was a half-brother by Margaret Pape with Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve (1638–1704) — Gyldenløve was King Frederick III of Denmark's acknowledged illegitimate son and Statholder (viceroy) to Norway from 1664 until 1699.

Caspar Herman Hausmann
Caspar Herman Hausmann
Born1653
Segeberg, Holsten (now Holstein
Died1718
Christiania, Norway
AllegianceDenmark-Norway
Years of service1675–1716
RankCommander-in-Chief Norwegian Army
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