About Johannes Nesse
Lived 1891 – 1948 (aged 56). Johannes Nesse was a Norwegian editing staff.
Johannes Jeremias Nesse (26 September 1891 – 1 June 1948), often abbreviated in Norwegian as Johs. Nesse, was a Norwegian newspaper editor.
He became an editor in Aftenposten in 1928, and was promoted to editor-in-chief in 1930. In 1941, following the milk strike, Nesse was promptly fired together with Torolv Kandahl by the occupying Nazi authorities, who had taken control over Aftenposten. He was replaced by Henry Endsjø. He was imprisoned at Møllergata 19 from 12 September to 24 September 1941. He was reinstated after the Second World War in 1945 and remained editor-in-chief until his death.
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Who was Johannes Nesse?
Norwegian newspaper editor (1891-1948)
When was Johannes Nesse born?
Johannes Nesse was born on 26 September 1891 in Seim, Alver Municipality.
When did Johannes Nesse die?
Johannes Nesse died on 1 June 1948.
What was Johannes Nesse's occupation?
Johannes Nesse was an editing staff.
What nationality was Johannes Nesse?
Johannes Nesse was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Nesse. https://biography.guide/johannes-nesse/
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