1702 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1702 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Frederick IV.^[1]

Events

• May 19 - The largest city fire in Bergen's history. 7/8 of the city burns down.

Arts and literature

See main article: 1702 in art and 1702 in literature.

Births

• Rasmus Paludan, bishop (d. 1759).^[2]

Deaths

• Iver Leganger, priest and writer (born 1629).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Frederik 4. . Finn Erhard . Johannessen . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 14 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Paludan, Rasmus. 3 August 2020. 1887–1905. Daniel. Thrap. XII. Dansk biografisk Lexikon. da. Kjøbenhavn. Gyldendalske boghandels forlag.
3. Encyclopedia: Iver Leganger . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Jarle . Bondevik . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 29 October 2012.