1564 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1564 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Frederick II.^[1]

Events

• Northern Seven Years War

• • February – Swedish troops occupy Jemtland, Herjedalen and Trøndelag. Trøndelag is retaken the same year, but Jemtland and Herjedalen is given back in 1570.
  • Helgeseter Priory is burned down by Swedish forces.^[2]
  • 22 May – Norwegian forces under the command of Erik Rosenkrantz retakes Steinvikholm Castle from Swedish troops.

Births

• 28 June – Cort Aslakssøn astronomer, theologist and philosopher (died 1624).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Frederik 2. . Øystein . Rian . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 15 December 2024.
2. Encyclopedia: Elgeseter kloster . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 11 June 2019.
3. Encyclopedia: Cort Aslakssøn . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Gunnar Christie . Wasberg . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 29 October 2012.