Olfert Fischer

For the ships of the same name, see HDMS Olfert Fischer
Vice admiral

Olfert Fischer
Lithograph of Olfert Fischer
Birth nameJohan Olfert Fischer
Born(1747-08-04)4 August 1747
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died18 February 1829(1829-02-18) (aged 81)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Buried
Reformed Church
AllegianceDenmark–Norway Denmark–Norway
Service / branch Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy
RankVice admiral
Battles / wars
RelationsOlfert Fas Fischer (father)

Johan Olfert Fischer (4 August 1747 – 18 February 1829) was a Danish officer in the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy. He commanded the Dano-Norwegian fleet against British forces under Lord Nelson during the Danish defeat at Copenhagen on 2 April 1801.[1]

  1. ^ Spencer Tucker (11 November 2010). Battles That Changed History: An Encyclopedia of World Conflict. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. p. 278. ISBN 978-1-59884-429-0. Retrieved 10 July 2011.