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- 2. Known for promoting cultural and scientific development in Norway.
- 4. A governor who mediated disputes between Denmark and Norway in the 17th century.
- 6. A Danish aristocrat and governor in Norway during the late 16th century.
- 8. A noble who governed during the turbulent wars of the mid-17th century.
- 10. Focused on financial reforms during his governorship in the early 19th century.
- 11. Took over governance after Gyldenløve and focused on economic reforms.
- 15. Norway’s first Prime Minister and an influential landowner and politician.
- 17. Oversaw Norway’s administration after the Northern Wars.
- 18. A nobleman known for his role in the Reformation in Denmark-Norway.
- 20. A governor and prominent politician during Norway’s union with Sweden.
- 22. An important political figure during the transition to independence in 1814.
- 23. Managed local Norwegian affairs under Swedish rule in the early 19th century.
- 25. Administered Norway during the early 18th century with a focus on military reforms.
- 27. An engineer and governor involved in fortification projects.
- 29. Worked on improving trade and infrastructure during his tenure.
- 30. Contributed to public health and education reforms in 19th-century Norway.
- 31. A nobleman who oversaw a peaceful period in Norway in the 18th century.
- 32. Historian and diplomat who served as an envoy in the Danish-Norwegian court.
- 34. A lesser-known official who contributed to local administration in the early 18th century.
- 35. Worked on resolving disputes between Norway and Sweden in the late 17th century.
- 36. Known for his diplomatic skills and strengthening defenses in Norway.
- 37. Served as a key administrator during the late 17th century.
- 38. Played a key role in rebuilding Oslo after the great fire of 1716.
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- 1. Played a role in improving Norway’s legal and educational systems.
- 3. This man played a key role in the conflict with the Catholic Archbishop Olav Engelbrektsson.
- 5. A governor and son-in-law of King Christian IV, known for reforming Norway’s economy.
- 7. An official who worked on developing fortifications in Norway during the 16th century.
- 9. Architect and administrator under Swedish-Norwegian union rule.
- 12. A statesman who focused on judicial reforms in the 18th century.
- 13. An illegitimate son of King Frederick III and a long-serving governor in the late 1600s.
- 14. The governor who worked on integrating Norway more closely with Denmark.
- 16. His tenure included efforts to consolidate Norwegian law and governance.
- 19. A Norwegian governor and estate owner, remembered for his loyalty to the monarchy.
- 21. A Danish nobleman who served as a commander and steward in Bergenhus fortress (1530s).
- 24. Known for improving the tax system during his tenure as governor.
- 26. A statesman responsible for overseeing Norway’s finances in the late 1500s.
- 28. His administration oversaw the modernization of Norway’s agricultural policies.
- 33. Led troops during the Northern Wars and served as governor in the 1650s.