Hans Møller Gasmann | |
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| Born | (1872-01-28)28 January 1872 Oslo |
| Died | 6 December 1961(1961-12-06) (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Known for | Starting scouting i Norway, promoter of association football |
PastorHans Møller Gasmann (28 January 1872 – 6 December 1961)[1] was aNorwegian educator fromOslo, promoter ofassociation football and one of Norway's first Scout leaders, who founded the Second Christiania Scout Troop at Frogner in Oslo in 1910. In spring 1911, he met withChristian Dons, who had started the First Christiania Scout Troop. They founded theNorwegian Guide and Scout Association (Norwegian:Norsk Speidergutt-Forbund).[2]
The history ofVålerenga Fotball goes back toFotballpartiet Spark, which he founded in May 1903. An early mission for Gasmann was to give the local youth social activity and exercise. On a larger scale, the club was part of the movement known asMuscular Christianity.[3]
In 1917, he was awarded the thirdSilver Wolf, the highest commendation of Norwegian Scouting.[4]
Hans Møller Gasmanns vei in Oslo is named in his honor.
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