1761 in Norway
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Events in the year 1761 in Norway.
See also:1761 in Denmark
List of years in Norway
List of years in Norway
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Incumbents
Events
- Johan Christopher Wessel was ennobled, and given the noble family name Tordenskiold.
Arts and literature
- The construction of Kongsberg Church is completed.[2]
- The construction of Coche Manor in Breivik is completed.
Births
- 26 January - Jens Zetlitz, priest and poet (died 1821)
- 6 December - Erich Haagensen Jaabech, farmer and politician (died 1845)
Deaths
- 14 August - Birgitte Christine Kaas, poet and translator of hymns (born 1682).[3]
