1748 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1748 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Frederick V.^[1]

Events

• 11 June - The Dannebrog became the only official merchant flag in Norway. The royal standard flag became forbidden to be used on merchant ships.^[2]

Arts and literature

• 8 December - Røn Church is completed.

Births

• 15 July - Frederik Otto Scheel, military officer and civil servant (died 1803).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Frederik 5. . Finn Erhard . Johannessen . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 13 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Norges flagg . Lars . Roede . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 14 December 2023.
3. Encyclopedia: Frederik Otto Scheel . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Terje . Bratberg . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 15 November 2012.