1766 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1766 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Frederick V (until 14 January);^[1] then Christian VII.^[2]

Events

• 4 April - Schack Carl Rantzau was appointed commander-in-chief of the Norwegian army.
• 4 July - Charles of Hesse was appointed Steward of Norway.

Births

• 23 March - Ole Paus, ship's captain, shipowner and land owner (died 1855)
• 24 April - Carsten Tank, politician (died 1832)
• 6 September - Jens Johan Vangensten, politician (died 1837)
• 23 September - Ole Olsen Evenstad, politician (died 1833)
• 16 November Peter Nicolaj Arbo, businessman and landowner (died 1827)

Deaths

• 25 March - Anna Krefting, businesswoman (born 1683).^[3]
• 28 December - Frederik Adeler, government official and landowner (born 1700)

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Frederik 5. . Finn Erhard . Johannessen . Magnus A. . Mardal . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 13 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Christian 7. . Terje . Bratberg . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 13 December 2023.
3. Encyclopedia: Anna Paulsdatter Vogt Krefting . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 17 December 2023.