Events in the year 1678 in Norway.
Incumbents Monarch: Christian V.
Events Gyldenløve War: June 4 – July 23 – Siege of Bohus Fortress. July – Røros was burned to the ground by the Swedish Army. King Christian V established the Barony of Rosendal (Baroniet Rosendal). It was and remained the only fief barony in Norway, during the union with Denmark.
Arts and literature Dorothe Engelbretsdatter hymn and poetry book, Siælens Sang-Offer is published for the first time. Deaths 12 August – Jacob Maschius, clergyman, poet and copperplate engraver (born c.1630).
Exact date missing Christen Bang, priest and theological writer (born 1584). Synnøve Johansdatter, alleged witch.
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