Gudbrand Østbye (2 October 1885 – 2 June 1972) was a Norwegian army officer and historian. He was born in Gjøvik, a son of factory owner Anders Østbye and Ellen Anna Hovdenak. He was married to Ragna Heyerdahl Hørbye, and thus son-in-law of Ragna Hørbye. During the Norwegian Campaign in 1940, he was in command of the 4th Brigade. Among his publications are Krigen i Valdres from 1946, and two volumes of the series Krigen i Norge 1940. He was decorated with the St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch, and was a Knight of the Order of the Sword.[1][2]
Gudbrand Østbye | |
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| Born | 2 October 1885 Gjøvik, Norway |
| Died | 2 June 1972 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Army officer and historian |
| Relatives | Ragna Hørbye (mother-in-law) |
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