1666 in Norway
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Events in the year 1666 in Norway.
Incumbents
Events
- 12 January - All the crown estates in Helgeland, Salten, Lofoten, Vesterålen, 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 â Magnus Berg, woodcarver, sculptor, painter (died 1739).[2]
