Ferdinand Julian Egeberg
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Ferdinand Julian Egeberg (23 November 1842 – 12 September 1921) was a Norwegian military officer, chamberlain and timber merchant. He is remembered for having founded the sports prize Egebergs Ærespris
, which was regarded as the highest achievement in Norwegian sport.
as the son of merchant Peder Cappelen Egeberg and Hanna Wilhelmine Scheel. He was a brother of Einar Westye Egeberg, Sr.
, a first cousin of physician Theodor Christian Egeberg, a grandson of Westye Egeberg
and a nephew of Westye Martinus Egeberg, surgeon Christian Egeberg and composer Fredrikke Egeberg
.
He married Lucy Parr in 1876. Their son Westye Parr Egeberg
was a notable landowner. Through their daughter Esther Lucy Egeberg he was grandfather of painter and writer Ferdinand Finne
. He died in Tolga
in 1921.
from 1865. He was First Lieutenant
à la suite
from 1874, and discharged in 1875. Together with his brother Einar he took over his family's Christiania
-based timber company Westye Egeberg & Co in 1874, after the death of their father. He was an associate from 1879. He served as Cabinet Chamberlain
for Oscar II of Sweden
from 1887 to 1905.
Egeberg was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1891. He was a Commander, First Class of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog
, Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy
, Officer of the French Légion d'honneur
, Commander of the Spanish Order of Charles III, Commander, First Class of the Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic and the Swedish Order of the Polar Star
, and recipient of
King Oscar II's Anniversary Medal.
. The donation was basis for the sports prize Kabinetskammerherre Egebergs ærespris for alsidig idrett
. According to the original statutes approved in 1920, the fund's interests should be used for a stauette given to a sportsperson who, during the last two years, had excelled in one sport and also showed eminent performances in another, completely different sport. Egeberg also funded a design competition for the trophy, won by sculptor Magnus Vigrestad
. The statuette became regarded as the highest achievement in Norwegian sport at the time. The first prize was awarded for 1918.
The statutes have changed slightly over the years. Today the prize is awarded by the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
, and given to Norwegian sports people who have excelled nationally in at least two sports, and excelled internationally in at least one of these.
Egebergs Ærespris
The Egebergs Ærespris is a prize awarded to Norwegian athletes who excel in more than one sport. The prize was created by Ferdinand Julian Egeberg, and consists of a bronze statuette modelled by sculptor Magnus Vigrestad.-History:...
, which was regarded as the highest achievement in Norwegian sport.
Personal life
Egeberg was born in MossMoss, Norway
is a coastal city and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Moss. The city of Moss was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838...
as the son of merchant Peder Cappelen Egeberg and Hanna Wilhelmine Scheel. He was a brother of Einar Westye Egeberg, Sr.
Einar Westye Egeberg, Sr.
Einar Westye Egeberg, Sr. was a Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Conservative Party.-Personal life:He was born in Kristiania as a son of Peder Cappelen Egeberg and Hanna Wilhelmine Scheel...
, a first cousin of physician Theodor Christian Egeberg, a grandson of Westye Egeberg
Westye Egeberg
Westye Egeberg was a Danish-Norwegian businessperson.He immigrated to Norway in 1786. In 1800 he founded the timber trade company Westye Egeberg & Co in Christiania, which became an important company and was passed on through generations...
and a nephew of Westye Martinus Egeberg, surgeon Christian Egeberg and composer Fredrikke Egeberg
Fredrikke Egeberg
Fredrikke Egeberg was a Norwegian pianist and composer.Annichen Fredrikke Sophie Egeberg was born in Christiania of parents Westye Egeberg and Anna Sophie Muus . Her family was wealthy through her father's lumber company, and Egeberg was the youngest of nine children and the only daughter...
.
He married Lucy Parr in 1876. Their son Westye Parr Egeberg
Westye Parr Egeberg
Westye Parr Egeberg was a Norwegian military officer, businessperson and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Kristiania as a son of Ferdinand Julian Egeberg...
was a notable landowner. Through their daughter Esther Lucy Egeberg he was grandfather of painter and writer Ferdinand Finne
Ferdinand Finne
Ferdinand Finne was a Norwegian painter, theatre worker and writer. He was costume designer at Nationaltheatret from 1935 to 1938. He is represented in the National Gallery of Norway with several art works. He wrote on art in various newspapers and magazines, and published a number of books. He...
. He died in Tolga
Tolga, Norway
Tolga is a municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Østerdalen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Tolga....
in 1921.
Career
Egeberg was a Naval Officer from 1863, and served in the British Royal NavyRoyal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
from 1865. He was First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
First lieutenant is a military rank and, in some forces, an appointment.The rank of lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations , but the majority of cases it is common for it to be sub-divided into a senior and junior rank...
à la suite
À la suite
À la suite was a military title, given to those who were entitled to wear a regimental uniform but otherwise had no official position. It can best be translated as "in the entourage of".In Prussia, these were:...
from 1874, and discharged in 1875. Together with his brother Einar he took over his family's Christiania
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
-based timber company Westye Egeberg & Co in 1874, after the death of their father. He was an associate from 1879. He served as Cabinet Chamberlain
Chamberlain (office)
A chamberlain is an officer in charge of managing a household. In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign....
for Oscar II of Sweden
Oscar II of Sweden
Oscar II , baptised Oscar Fredrik was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death and King of Norway from 1872 until 1905. The third son of King Oscar I of Sweden and Josephine of Leuchtenberg, he was a descendant of Gustav I of Sweden through his mother.-Early life:At his birth in Stockholm, Oscar...
from 1887 to 1905.
Egeberg was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1891. He was a Commander, First Class of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Dannebrog
The Order of the Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted in 1671 by Christian V. It resulted from a move in 1660 to break the absolutism of the nobility. The Order was only to comprise 50 noble Knights in one class plus the Master of the Order, i.e. the Danish monarch, and his sons...
, Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy
Order of the Crown of Italy
The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861...
, Officer of the French Légion d'honneur
Légion d'honneur
The Legion of Honour, or in full the National Order of the Legion of Honour is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the Consulat which succeeded to the First Republic, on 19 May 1802...
, Commander of the Spanish Order of Charles III, Commander, First Class of the Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic and the Swedish Order of the Polar Star
Order of the Polar Star
The Order of the Polar Star is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim....
, and recipient of
King Oscar II's Anniversary Medal.
Egebergs Ærespris
At his 75th anniversary in 1917 Egeberg donated to the sports association Norges Riksforbund for IdrætNorwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports is the umbrella organization for sport in Norway. It is the largest volunteering organization in Norway, with more than 2 million members, and 12000 sports clubs, in 19 region confederatons and 56 national federations...
. The donation was basis for the sports prize Kabinetskammerherre Egebergs ærespris for alsidig idrett
Egebergs Ærespris
The Egebergs Ærespris is a prize awarded to Norwegian athletes who excel in more than one sport. The prize was created by Ferdinand Julian Egeberg, and consists of a bronze statuette modelled by sculptor Magnus Vigrestad.-History:...
. According to the original statutes approved in 1920, the fund's interests should be used for a stauette given to a sportsperson who, during the last two years, had excelled in one sport and also showed eminent performances in another, completely different sport. Egeberg also funded a design competition for the trophy, won by sculptor Magnus Vigrestad
Magnus Vigrestad
Magnus Vigrestad was a Norwegian sculptor. Among his works is a sculpture of the novelist Alexander Kielland from 1927. He is represented in the National Gallery of Norway. He has also modeled the bronze statuette for the sports prize Egebergs Ærespris.-References:...
. The statuette became regarded as the highest achievement in Norwegian sport at the time. The first prize was awarded for 1918.
The statutes have changed slightly over the years. Today the prize is awarded by the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports is the umbrella organization for sport in Norway. It is the largest volunteering organization in Norway, with more than 2 million members, and 12000 sports clubs, in 19 region confederatons and 56 national federations...
, and given to Norwegian sports people who have excelled nationally in at least two sports, and excelled internationally in at least one of these.