Thormodus Torfæus

In 1711, Torfæus's Historia rerum Norvegicarum (history of Norway, written in Latin) was published in four folio volumes.

Torfæus had at his disposal a number of medieval Old Norse saga manuscripts, and he was a pioneer in using these as source material.

Thus, the work is based on a mixed foundation of medieval Old Norse saga tradition and contemporary continental Latin culture.

What was written during the next century about older Norwegian history was almost invariably based on Torfæus's work.

on 9 July 1665, to the widow Anna Hansdatter (1620–16.12.1695), daughter of Hans Gabrielsen Kvinesdal and Sofie; and 2.)