Gerhard Schøning
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Norway in 1773–1775 has been recognized as both a historical reference and as a "minor travel classic."
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