Rudolf Keyser
1803–1864 (age 61)
Biography
Rudolf Keyser, born in 1803, dedicated his life to chronicling Norway's medieval past, publishing histories that stirred a renewed pride in the nation’s origins. As a professor, he encouraged students to study sagas and runes with scholarly rigor.
His thoughtful works remain cornerstones of Norwegian historiography, and visitors to Vår Frelsers gravlund pause at his marble to honor a tireless custodian of memory.