1666 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1666 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Frederick III.^[1]

Events

• 12 January - All the crown estates in Helgeland, Salten, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Andenes, Senja and Troms were given to Joachim Irgens von Westervick.
• Ulrik Fredrik Gyldenløve was appointed commander-in-chief of the Norwegian army.
• The town of Kragerø was founded.

Births

• 28 November  - Magnus Berg, woodcarver, sculptor, painter (died 1739).^[2]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Frederik 3. . Øystein . Rian . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 17 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Magnus Berg . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Åshild . Paulsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 30 September 2012.