Chancellor of Norway | |
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Kansler av Norge | |
Residence | St Mary's Church, Oslo |
Appointer | King of Norway |
Formation | 1266 |
First holder | Askatin |
Final holder | Johan Frederik von Marschalck |
Abolished | 1679 |
Succession | Appointment |
The Chancellor of Norway (modern Norwegian: Norges rikes kansler, "Chancellor of Norway's Realm") was the most important aide of the King of Norway during the Middle Ages, and during the Union with Denmark. He issued laws and regulations, and was responsible for day-to-day administration of the kingdom. From 1270, the Chancellor resided in Bergen. Haakon V of Norway moved the Chancellor's residence to Oslo; on 31 August 1314 the provost of St Mary's Church became Chancellor on a permanent basis. He was given the Great Seal of the Realm "for eternity." The Chancellors were originally chosen from the clergy but after 1542 the position was given to people from the nobility. The position lost its importance after Jens Bjelke's tenure, and was abolished in 1679. [1]
Fredrikstad is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.
The Paus family is a prominent Norwegian family with a long history of involvement in the clergy, nobility, industry, and the arts. The family first emerged as members of the elite of 16th-century Oslo and, for centuries, belonged to Norway's "aristocracy of officials," especially in the clergy and legal professions in Upper Telemark. Later generations became involved in shipping, steel, and banking. The family is particularly known for its close association with Henrik Ibsen, and for modern members like the singer Ole Paus.
Oslo Cathedral — formerly Our Savior's Church — is the main church for the Church of Norway Diocese of Oslo, as well as the parish church for downtown Oslo. The present building dates from 1694 to 1697.
Tøyen is a residential area in the central parts of Oslo, Norway, part of the borough of Gamle Oslo.
Johan Aschehoug Kiær was a Norwegian paleontologist and geologist.
Austrått or Austrått Manor is a manor in Ørland municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. Since the 10th century, Austrått has been the residence for many noblemen, noblewomen, and officials who played a significant role in Norwegian history. In historical records, Austrått can also be found written as Østråt, Østeraat, Østeraad, Austaat, and Austråt.
Events in the year 1614 in Norway.
Events in the year 1931 in Norway.
Events in the year 1803 in Norway.
The Bjelke family, also spelled Bielke, was a Danish and Norwegian noble family, known since the mid-15th century and extinct in 1868.
Jens Ågessøn Bjelke was a Norwegian nobleman who was Chancellor of Norway from 1614 to 1659, and was succeeded by his son Ove Bjelke. He was the son of Åge Bjelke and Margrethe Thott. At the time of his death, he was Norway's largest land owner. After his tenure as Chancellor, the office largely lost its influence and was abolished in 1679.
Henrik Bjelke was a Norwegian-Danish military officer who served as Admiral of the Realm of Denmark-Norway from 1662 to 1679. He was in command of the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy from 1657 to 1679. He owned the estates Næsbyholm, Bavelse, and Tersløsegaard south of Copenhagen.
Events in the year 1674 in Norway.
Events in the year 1604 in Norway.
Jacob Mortenssøn Maschius was a Norwegian clergyman, poet and copperplate engraver. He is most remembered for the poetry book, Norwegia religiosa (1661).
Johan Frederik von Marschalck was a German-born, Norwegian government official and landowner. He served as the last Chancellor of Norway, ending a tradition that had lasted for over 400 years.
Events in the year 1679 in Norway.
Aspa is the collective name of both the farm and the group of interrelated Norwegian families of noble origins in Møre og Romsdal, a fylke (county) in southwestern Norway. Several members of this group played significant roles in the political and ecclesiastical history of Norway in the Middle Ages. The group's name comes from its origin, the two farms on the island of Aspøya in the present municipality of Tingvoll, also in Møre og Romsdal – Aspa and Boksaspa.