1699 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1699 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Christian V (until 25 August);^[1] then Frederick IV.^[2]

Events

• 30 September - Frederik Gabel is appointed Vice Steward of Norway.^[3]
• The waterfall Steinsdalsfossen was formed when the river found a new race.^[4]

Arts and literature

• Painting of the family of farmer Bjørn Frøysåk is made.^[5]

Deaths

• 12 March  - Peder Griffenfeld, statesman (b. 1635)
• 13 April  - Hans Rosing, bishop (b.1625).^[6]
• 25 August – Christian V (b. 1646)

Full date of death missing

• Christian Jørgensen Kruse, government official (b. 1636)

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Christian 5. . Øystein . Rian . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 14 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Frederik 4. . Finn Erhard . Johannessen . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 14 December 2023.
3. Encyclopedia: Frederik Gabel . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 17 December 2023.
4. Natur Historisk Vegbok (2004) page 488, also Ættarbok for Kvam.
5. Encyclopedia: Bjørn Frøysåk . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Torill . Thømt . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 29 October 2012.
6. Encyclopedia: Hans Rosing . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Arne Bugge . Amundsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 29 October 2012.