Matthías Ólafsson
@matthiasaolafsson.bsky.social
PhD student, Department of History, Trinity College Dublin—State building with early modern investigative commissions; governing the Danish Oldenburg Empire across the Atlantic World and Asia
Definitely - and yes, I have used Sandvik's work extensively, as well as Imsen's and Nissen's. Otherwise, all tips on literature that deals with investigative commissions in Norway, especially those operating in the 18th century, are very welcome, thank you - I'll send you a PM!
October 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Definitely - and yes, I have used Sandvik's work extensively, as well as Imsen's and Nissen's. Otherwise, all tips on literature that deals with investigative commissions in Norway, especially those operating in the 18th century, are very welcome, thank you - I'll send you a PM!
This 1749 commission investigated the Catholic conversion of Maren Boyesdatter, a young Lutheran girl from Fredericia, and her subsequent disappearance.
October 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This 1749 commission investigated the Catholic conversion of Maren Boyesdatter, a young Lutheran girl from Fredericia, and her subsequent disappearance.
Within the same documents I also found this map of the Holy Roman Empire. Details!
October 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Within the same documents I also found this map of the Holy Roman Empire. Details!
Sending good vibes from Copenhagen!
September 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Sending good vibes from Copenhagen!