Fredriksten fortress
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Fredriksten fortress is a historic Norwegian stronghold in the town of Halden, best known for its role in defending Norway against Swedish invasions in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Aliases (5)
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural heritage site
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fortress → tourist attraction → |
| associatedWith |
Charles XII of Sweden
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| builtFor |
defense of Norway against Sweden
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| constructionEnd |
1660s
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| constructionStart |
1661
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| controlledBy |
Denmark–Norway
→
Norway → |
| country |
Norway
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| dateOfEvent |
1718 death of Charles XII of Sweden
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|
| era |
17th century
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| garrisonedBy |
Norwegian Army
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| hasPart |
barracks
→
bastions → gatehouses → outer fortifications → powder magazines → ramparts → |
| hasUse |
concert venue
→
cultural events venue → museum → tourist destination → |
| heritageDesignation |
protected by Norwegian cultural heritage authorities
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| locatedIn |
Halden
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|
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritory |
Viken county
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| locatedInFormerAdministrativeTerritory |
Østfold county
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|
| locatedInRegion |
southeastern Norway
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Østfold → |
| locatedNear |
Swedish border
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|
| material |
stone
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|
| militaryConflict |
Great Northern War
→
Swedish–Norwegian wars → |
| namedAfter |
King Frederick III of Denmark–Norway
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| notableFor |
death of King Charles XII of Sweden
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defense against Swedish attacks in the 17th century → defense against Swedish attacks in the 18th century → |
| overlooks |
Iddefjord
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town of Halden → |
| partOf |
Norwegian defensive system against Sweden
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| primaryFunction |
border fortress
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military stronghold → |
| significantEvent |
Great Northern War
→
Siege of 1716 → Siege of 1718 → Swedish invasions of Norway → |
| status |
open to the public
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preserved historic site → |
| strategicImportance |
control of access routes from Sweden into southeastern Norway
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|
Referenced by (9)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Halden coat of arms
("Halden fortress")
→
Halden coat of arms → |
represents |
|
Charles XII of Sweden
("Fredriksten fortress, Fredrikshald, Norway")
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deathPlace |
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Halden
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hasLandmark |
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Sieges of Fredriksten fortress
("Outer fortifications of Fredriksten")
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hasMainSite |
|
Halden
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|
knownFor |
|
Sieges of Fredriksten fortress
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|
location |
|
Tista River
("Fredriksten Fortress")
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passesBy |
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Sieges of Fredriksten fortress
("Fredriksten fortress walls")
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|
significantPlace |