Carl Berners Plass - The Name

The Name

The square is colloquially known simply as 'Carl Berner'. It is named after Carl Christian Berner (1841–1918), a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party. He was member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm 1891–92, and Norwegian Minister of Education and Church Affairs 1891–93.

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    Do not ask the name of the person who seeks a bed for the night. He who is reluctant to give his name is the one who most needs shelter.
    Victor Hugo (1802–1885)