Gerhard Schøning, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gerhard Schøning

Norwegian historian

Date of Birth: 02-May-1722

Place of Birth: Lofoten, Nordland, Norway

Date of Death: 18-Jul-1780

Profession: historian, archivist

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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documenting travel through Trondheim, Gudbrandsdal and Hedmark, Norway in 1773–1775 has been recognized as both a historical reference and as a "minor travel classic."