About Johanna Thorén
Lived 1889 – 1969 (aged 80). Johanna Thorén was a Norwegian politician and businessperson.
Johanna Thorén (20 January 1889 – 11 March 1969) was a Norwegian elected official and business owner.
Biography Johanna Iversen was born in Fredrikstad, Norway. She was the daughter of Johan Anton Iversen (1860-1942) and Mina Andresen (1860-1946). She graduated from Telegrafistutdannelse Middelskole in 1905. After training as a telegraphist she was employed by Telegrafverket (now Telenor) until 1912 when she married Birger Alexander Thorén (1886-1923). From 1913, she worked with her husband for the mortuary service, Azora Thoréns Begravelsesbyrå, becoming the firm's sole owner when her husband died of tuberculosis in 1923. She continued to manage the firm until 1962.
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Norwegian politician
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Johanna Thorén was born on 20 January 1889.
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Johanna Thorén died on 11 March 1969.
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Johanna Thorén was a politician and businessperson.
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Johanna Thorén was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johanna Thorén. https://biography.guide/johanna-thoren/
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