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).
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