Ole Bie
Ole Bie | |
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Danish Gate in Serampore, 1851 | |
| Born | Ole Bie 7 February 1733 |
| Died | 18 May 1805 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Norwegian and Danish |
| Occupation | Colonial administrator |
| Known for | Establishing and leading the colony of Fredriksnagore; supporting humanitarian and cultural development in Serampore |
| Notable work | St. Olav's Church, Serampore |
Ole Bie (February 7, 1733 – May 18, 1805) was the head of the Danish colony Serampore (under the jurisdiction of Tranquebar) in West Bengal, India, for 30 years. The Lutheran Church in Serampore was built under Ole Bie's leadership, marking the beginning of a cultural renaissance in Serampore.