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Molde was originally the name of a farm by a natural harbour, which grew into a timber trading port in the late 16th century. [5] Formal trading rights were introduced before 1604, [6] and the town was incorporated through a royal charter in 1742. Molde was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).