About Cathrine Dahl
Lived 1855 – 1906 (aged 50). Cathrine Dahl was a Norwegian jurist, teacher and lawyer.
Cathrine Dahl (born 17 August 1855 at Kongsvinger; died 6 June 1906 in Kristiania) was the first woman in Norway to take a legal education. As no-one would hire a woman in a legal position, Cathrine Dahl was to teach in a primary school until her death.
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Who was Cathrine Dahl?
first woman to train as a lawyer in Norway
When was Cathrine Dahl born?
Cathrine Dahl was born on 17 August 1855 in Kongsvinger Municipality.
When did Cathrine Dahl die?
Cathrine Dahl died on 6 June 1906 in Christiania.
What was Cathrine Dahl's occupation?
Cathrine Dahl was a jurist, teacher and lawyer.
What nationality was Cathrine Dahl?
Cathrine Dahl was Norwegian.
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