1502 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1502 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Hans

Events

• Alvsson's rebellion:
  • March – Knut Alvsson succeeds in occupying Akershus Fortress and Tønsberg Fortress.
  • July–August – Henrich Krummedige recaptures Tønsberg Fortress and lays siege to Akershus Fortress.
  • 18 August – Knut Alvsson and men loyal to him are murdered during a parley with Henrich Krummedige.
• Olsborg Castle is constructed by Nils Ravaldsson.^[1]
• The Krummedige-Tre Rosor feud ends.

Arts and literature

See main article: 1502 in art.

Births

• 1 May – Jakob Bagge, Norwegian-born Swedish admiral (died 1577).^[2]

Full date missing

• Torbjørn Bratt, clergyman (died 1548).^[3]

Deaths

• 18 August – Knut Alvsson, nobleman and landowner (born c. 1455).^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Olsborg. wadbring.com. 1 June 2017.
2. Web site: Jakob Bagge. Svenskt biografiskt lexikon . Swedish . 15 July 2018.
3. Encyclopedia: Torbjørn Olavssøn Bratt . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 15 July 2018 .
4. Encyclopedia: Knut Alvsson. Mardal. Magnus A. . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 29 October 2012.