1679 in Norway
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Events in the year 1679 in Norway.
Incumbents
Events
- 16 March – The institution Chancellor of Norway is abolished, ending a tradition that had lasted for 400 years.[1]
- August – The mining town of Røros was destroyed by Swedish troops.
- 26 September – The Peace of Lund ends the Gyldenløve War.
- December – Anne Løset was tried for alleged sorcery, convicted and executed by burning at Rovde.[2]
Births
Deaths
- 16 March – Johan Frederik von Marschalck, the last Chancellor of Norway (born 1618).[1]
- December – Anne Løset, alleged witch.[2]
References
- Bratberg, Terje. "Johan Frederik Von Marschalck". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- Hagen, Rune Blix. "Anne Mogensdatter Løset". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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