Hark Olufs | |
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 Hark Olufs' tombstone in the cemetery of Nebel | |
| Born | 17 or 19 July 1708 |
| Died | October 13, 1754 (aged 46) Amrum, Denmark–Norway |
| Resting place | Nebel 54°39′11″N 8°21′21″E / 54.6530°N 8.3558°E |
| Citizenship | Danish |
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| Known for | Returning from Algerian slavery as a wealthy man |
| Notable work | Autobiography |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Regency of Algiers |
| Service/ | Life guards, later cavalry |
| Years of service | ca. 1728–1735 |
| Rank | Agha ed-Deira (Commander in Chief) |
| Battles/wars | Conquest of Tunis (1735) |
Hark Olufs (17 or 19 July 1708 – 13 October 1754) was a North Frisian sailor. He was captured by Algerian pirates and sold into slavery. By successfully working as a slave servant to the Bey of Constantine, he eventually obtained his freedom from captivity.