1590 in Norway

Events in the year 1590 in Norway.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Christian IV.

Events

 * 7 April – Anne Pedersdotter was burned alive at the stake in the city of Bergen. Her case is regarded as the starting point of the witch trials in Norway.

Births

 * Peter Paulson Paus, provost (died 1653)

Probable

 * Magdalena Andersdotter, shipowner (died c.a 1650)

Deaths

 * 7 April – Anne Pedersdotter, alleged witch.