1653 in Norway
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1653 in Denmark List of years in Norway |
Events in the year 1653 in Norway.
Events
- The Customs House is moved further down the Telemarksvassdraget from Skien to Porsgrunn, making the latter a thriving market town.
- The Cappelen Family emigrates to Norway from Northern Germany.
- Mandal takes its present name, after abandoning the name Vesterrisør.
Births
- 2 April – Prince George of Denmark and Norway (d.1708)
Deaths
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