1774 in Norway explained

Events in the year 1774 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Christian VII.^[1]

Events

• 22 February - The town of Stathelle was founded.
• 11 October - Det nyttige Selskab, a non-profit organization, was founded in Bergen.

Births

• 25 May - Isaach Isaachsen, politician (died 1828)
• 2 August - Ole Clausen Mørch, politician (died 1829)
• 8 October - Teis Lundegaard, farmer, shipowner, politician and representative at the Norwegian Constituent Assembly (died 1856)

Deaths

• 25 February  - Knud Leem, linguist (born 1697).^[2]
• 11 August  - Frederik Nannestad, bishop (born 1693)

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Christian 7. . Terje . Bratberg . . Bolstad . Erik . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 13 December 2023.
2. Encyclopedia: Knut Leem . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Rolf . Grankvist . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . no . 24 November 2012.