1683 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1683 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Christian V.^[1]

Events

• Christiansfjell Fortress was built.

Arts and literature

See main article: 1683 in art and 1683 in literature.

Births

• 23 March  - Anna Krefting, businesswoman (d. 1766).^[2]
• 5 July  - Peder Colbjørnsen, timber merchant and war hero (d. 1738).^[3]
• 3 November  - Iver Elieson, merchant (died 1753).^[4]
• Erik Bredal, governor (d.c 1741)
• Peter Bredal, vice admiral (d. 1756)

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Christian 5. . Øystein . Rian . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 14 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Anna Paulsdatter Vogt Krefting . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 17 December 2023.
3. Encyclopedia: Peder Colbjørnsen . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Frank Kiel . Jacobsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 24 November 2012.
4. Encyclopedia: Iver Elieson . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Terje . Bratberg . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 11 August 2013.