1612 in Norway

Events in the year 1612 in Norway.

Incumbents Monarch: Christian IV.

Events

Kalmar War: 26 February – , 300 Norwegian soldiers are massacred inside a church in Nya Lödöse, Sweden. July - August – (Mönnichhoven-marsjen). 26 August – Battle of Kringen. Fall – Swedish forces under Baltzar Bäck leaves Jemtland and Herjedalen, after being occupied since 1611. The town of Konghelle was burned down by Swedish troops, then moved closer to Bohus Fortress, and renamed Kongelf.

Births

Deaths 26 August – George Sinclair, mercenary (born c. 1580).

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