Sønner av Norge
| English: 'Sons of Norway' | |
|---|---|
Henrik Anker Bjerregaard who wrote the anthem lyrics | |
Former de facto national anthem of Norway | |
| Lyrics | Henrik Anker Bjerregaard |
| Music | Christian Blom |
| Adopted | 1820 |
| Relinquished | 1864 |
| Succeeded by | "Ja, vi elsker dette landet” |
"Sønner av Norge" ('Sons of Norway') is the common title of the song "Norsk Nationalsang" ('Norwegian National Song'), which was the de facto national anthem of Norway from 1820 until the early 20th century. From the mid-1860s, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" ('Yes, We Love This Land') gradually came to occupy the unofficial position as national anthem, but was used alongside "Sønner af Norge" until the early 20th century, with "Sønner af Norge" being preferred in official situations.