1659 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1659 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Frederick III.^[1]

Events

• February - The Second Battle of Frederikshald.

Arts and literature

See main article: 1659 in art and 1659 in literature.

Births

• 5 June – Anne Clausdatter, businesswoman and owner of Borgestad Manor in Skien (died 1713)

Deaths

• 7 November  - Jens Bjelke, nobleman, Chancellor of Norway (b.1580).^[2]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Frederik 3. . Øystein . Rian . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 17 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Jens Bjelke . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Terje . Bratberg . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 29 October 2012.