Events in the year 1761 in Norway.
Incumbents Monarch: Frederick V.
Events Johan Christopher Wessel was ennobled, and given the noble family name Tordenskiold.
Arts and literature The construction of Kongsberg Church is completed. 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).
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