Jacob Frederik Schilling
1756–1840 (age 84)
Biography
Jacob Frederik Schilling (1756–1840) dedicated his life to the defense of Norway, rising through the ranks with a steady hand and a commitment to duty during a period of great uncertainty. His service in the military was marked by a careful attention to training and the well-being of the soldiers under his command.
Simple in manner but firm in principle, Schilling earned the trust of his peers and the gratitude of the communities he protected, leaving behind a legacy of calm leadership that is remembered at Krist kirkegård.