1741 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1741 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Christian VI.^[1]

Events

• 13 January - Conventicle Act of 1741 is introduced.^[2]

Arts and literature

• Ludvig Holbergs satirical science-fiction/fantasy novel «Niels Klim's Underground Travels» is first published.

Births

• 22 April Martha Wærn, philanthropist (died 1812).^[3]
• 9 May – Hugo Fredrik Hjorthøy, priest and topographic writer (died 1812).^[4]
• 13 May – Ingeborg Akeleye, noblewoman (died 1800).^[5]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Christian 6. . Finn Erhard . Johannessen . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 13 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: konventikkel . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no. 9 November 2013.
3. Web site: Martha Wærn (1741 - 1812) . kvinfo.dk . Nete Balslev . Wingender. da . 1 August 2020 .
4. Encyclopedia: Hugo Fredrik Hjorthøy . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Arnfinn . Engen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 9 November 2013.
5. Encyclopedia: Ingeborg Akeleye . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Øystein . Rian . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 9 November 2013.