Nanna With
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Nanna Bergitte Caroline With (30 May 1874 – 22 February 1965) was a Norwegian journalist, voice pedagogue and organizational leader.
Nanna With | |
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Nanna With in the 1930s | |
| Born | 30 May 1874 Andenes, Norway |
| Died | 22 February 1965 (aged 90) |
| Occupations | journalist, voice pedagogue and organizational leader |
| Parent(s) | Richard With and Oline Sophie Wennberg |
| Awards | King's Medal of Merit in gold (1936) |
Early life and career
Born in Andenes, Norway on 30 May 1874,[1] With was a daughter of ship owner and politician Richard With and Oline Sophie Wennberg. She was editor-in-chief of the newspaper Vesteraalens Avis from 1905 to 1907, and Hver 8. Dag from 1907 to 1919. From 1914 to 1919 she also edited a sports paper, Sportsmanden.[2]
Her biographical dictionary Illustrert Biografisk Leksikon was published between 1916 and 1920. She founded, co-founded or chaired a number of organizations.[3][4]
She was awarded the Petter Dass medal in 1912. In 1936 she received the King's Medal of Merit in gold.[1]
Nanna With died in Oslo on 22 February 1965. She was 90 years old.[1]
