1679 in Norway

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Events in the year 1679 in Norway .

Incumbents

• Monarch: Christian V. ^[1]

Events

• 16 March – The institution Chancellor of Norway is abolished, ending a tradition that had lasted for 400 years. ^[2]
• 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. ^[3]

Deaths

• 16 March – Johan Frederik von Marschalck, the last Chancellor of Norway (born 1618). ^[2]
• December – Anne Løset, alleged witch. ^[3]
• Christen Bentsen Schaaning, clergyman. (born c. 1611).

References

1. Rian, Øystein. "Christian 5.". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
2. Bratberg, Terje. "Johan Frederik Von Marschalck". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
3. Hagen, Rune Blix. "Anne Mogensdatter Løset". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2013.