1662 in Norway
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Events in the year 1662 in Norway.
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Incumbents
Events
- 19 February - A royal decree introduces the subdivision Amt as a replacement for the len subdivision.
- Vardø witch trials:
- 2 September - The trials begin.
- 6 November - Dorte Laurtitsdatter, Maren Sigvaldsdatter and Marit Rasmusdatter from Vadsø, and Ragnhild Klemetsdatter, Maren Mogensdatter and Marit Hemingsdatter from Ekkerøy, were all burned to death for witchcraft.[2]
- Fredriksholm Fortress is established.[3]
Births
- Karen Toller, estate owner and ship owner (died 1742).[4]
