1666 in Norway

Events in the year 1666 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch: Frederick III.

Events

• 12 January - All the crown estates in Helgeland, Salten, Lofoten, VesterÃ¥len, Andenes, Senja and Troms were given to Joachim Irgens von Westervick.
• July - Prince Christian was hailed as heir to the throne of Norway in Christiania.
• Ulrik Fredrik Gyldenløve was appointed commander-in-chief of the Norwegian army.
• The town of Kragerø was founded.

Births

• 28 November – Magnus Berg, woodcarver, sculptor, painter (died 1739).

See also

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