Olaf Rye
| Olaf Rye | |
|---|---|
portrayed by August Jerndorff (1895) | |
| Country | Norway Denmark |
| Born | 16 November 1791 Bø, Telemark, Denmark-Norway |
| Died | 6 July 1849 (aged 57) Fredericia, Denmark |
| Personal best | 9.5 m (31 ft) Eidsberg Church, Norway (22 November 1808) |
Olaf Rye (16 November 1791 – 6 July 1849) was a Norwegian-Danish military officer. He died in battle during the First Schleswig War and is considered to have been a Danish war hero.