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| Birthplace: | Flahammer, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norge |
| Death: | Died in Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norge |
| Occupation: | Befal (tilslutt Generalmajor) |
| Managed by: | Ole-Petter Løseth |
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Christopher von Krogh, til Haagenvig, was born in Vikedal's parish on Nov. 1, 1685, He was a career military officer. In 1703 a Petty Officer, 1705 Corporal at Bergenhus Infantry Regiment, 1709 Ensign and 2nd Lieutenant same year, 1710 1st Lieutenant, 1716 Lieutenant Captain and same year Captain, 1718 Head of Company of 2nd Bergenhus Infantry Regiment, took part in the war, 1719 Major with 2nd Bergenhus Infantry Regiment., 1735 Lieutenant Colonel, 1747 colonel and 1750 Commanding Officer of the 2nd Vesterlehn Infantry Regiment. Died 1752 at Hogganvik, buried February 9, same year. He owned two homesteads , one called "Elfarvik" in Ørkjefjord and the other a part of Hogganvik that earlier belonged to a Lauritz Knudsen. He chose to Hogganvik as his permanent residence and purchased the remainder from a Taaren Valtinson of Oubo. Taaren had come into possession of it by marrying an Ingbord Jensdatter. Christopher also owned Birkeland and a large estate called "Melkeræn" in Midhaordland, which he traded in on the deal for Hogganvik. He married his 1st cousin, Marie de Fine on April 2, 1721 in Fane Church, died before 1730. Hogganvik eventually passed on to the Magnus name, by marriage.