Gerhard Schøning

Gerhard Schoning
Born2 May 1722
Denmark–Norway
Died18 July 1780(1780-07-18) (aged 58)

Gerhard Schøning (2 May 1722 – 18 July 1780) was a Norwegian historian. His Reise som giennem en Deel af Norge i de Aar 1773, 1774, 1775 paa Hans Majestets Kongens Bekostning documenting travel through Trondhjem, Gudbrandsdalen, and Hedemarken, Norway in 1773–1775 has been recognized as both a historical reference and as a "minor travel classic."

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