1761 in Norway
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Events in the year 1761 in Norway.
Incumbents
Events
- Johan Christopher Tordenskiold was ennobled, and given the noble family name Tordenskiold.
Arts and literature
- The construction of Kongsberg Church is completed.[2]
- The construction of Coche Manor in Breivik is completed.
Births
- 26 January - Jens Zetlitz, priest and poet (died 1821)
- 6 December - Erich Haagensen Jaabech, farmer and politician (died 1845)
Deaths
- 14 August - Birgitte Christine Kaas, poet and translator of hymns (born 1682).[3]
See also
References
- ^ Johannessen, Finn Erhard; Mardal, Magnus A. "Frederik 5.". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Kongsberg kirke". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Birgitte Kaas". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 2 August 2020.