About Jenny Åkerström
Lived 1867 – 1957 (aged 90). Jenny Åkerström was a Swedish writer and school Founder.
Johanna Antonia "Jenny" Åkerström-Söderström (7 June 1867 –28 October 1957) was a Swedish food writer and home economics teacher.
Early life Åkerström was born on 7 June 1867 in Lohärad Parish, the daughter of Anton and Maria Åkerström.
Career Åkerström wrote food articles in Bonniers veckotidning, Vecko-Journalen and Bonniers månadstidning. She ran a famous household school for girls in Stockholm, Jenny Åkerströms Husmodersskola. The school had gained fame due to the fact that the princesses Margaretha, Märtha and Astrid
Personal life and death In 1911, Åkerström married pharmacist Bengt Söderström (1880–1934) in Djursholm, who ran a business in the radio industry.
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Who was Jenny Åkerström?
Swedish food writer (1867–1957)
When was Jenny Åkerström born?
Jenny Åkerström was born on 7 June 1867 in Lohärad Parish.
When did Jenny Åkerström die?
Jenny Åkerström died on 28 October 1957 in Engelbrekt church parish.
What was Jenny Åkerström's occupation?
Jenny Åkerström was a writer and school Founder.
What nationality was Jenny Åkerström?
Jenny Åkerström was Swedish.
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