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Royal Danish Military Academy
Hærens Officersskole
Frederiksberg palace seen from Frederiksberg Park
MottoIngenio et Armis
Motto in EnglishWith wisdom and weapons
Established1713; 312 years ago (1713)
TypeArmy academy
Religious affiliationForsvarsakademiet
Officer in chargeLieutenant Colonel Finn Legard Nielsen
LocationCopenhagen, Denmark
55°40′20″N 12°31′31″E / 55.672129°N 12.525295°E / 55.672129; 12.525295Coordinates: 55°40′20″N 12°31′31″E / 55.672129°N 12.525295°E / 55.672129; 12.525295
CampusFrederiksberg Palace
Former namesLandkadetakademiet
NicknameHO
Websitehttp://forsvaret.dk/HO/
Royal Danish Military Academy crest.jpg

The Royal Danish Military Academy (Danish language: Hærens Officersskole ) educates and commissions all officers for the Royal Danish Army. The Military Academy function was initiated in 1713 by request of King Frederick IV on inspiration from the Naval Academy.

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The academy is located on Frederiksberg Palace in central Copenhagen.

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