BORG, OSCAR

Oscar Borg , sometimes called the March King of Norway, was born in Frederikshald in 1851—the town’s name has since been changed to Halden. Living in a nation where military music has played an important role for centuries, and where his own father and grandfather had been members of the local Brigade Band, Oscar Borg joined the same group at the age of thirteen. His rapid progress was observed by many, including the crown prince (later King Oscar II ), who offered...