Events in the year 1731 in Norway. Incumbents Monarch: Christian VI Events Christian Rantzau was appointed Governor-General of Norway. Denmark-Norway introduces a new Royal Standard flag. Arts and literature Births Deaths 16 April – Bartholomæus Deichman, bishop (born 1671). 24 May – Peder Krog, bishop (born 1654). 5 October – Ditlev Vibe, Governor-general of Norway (born 1670). See also References