1679 in Norway

Events in the year 1679 in Norway.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Christian V.

Events

 * 16 March – The institution Chancellor of Norway is abolished, ending a tradition that had lasted for 400 years.
 * August – The mining town of Røros was destroyed by Swedish troops..
 * 26 September – The Peace of Lund ends the Gyldenløve War.
 * December – Anne Løset was tried for alleged sorcery, convicted and executed by burning at Rovde.

Deaths

 * 16 March – Johan Frederik von Marschalck, the last Chancellor of Norway (born 1618).
 * December – Anne Løset, alleged witch.
 * Christen Bentsen Schaaning, clergyman. (born c. 1611).