About John A. Schefte
Lived 1872 – 1957 (aged 85). John A. Schefte was a Norwegian newspaper editor.
John Anton Schefte (16 February 1872 – 24 February 1957) was a Norwegian newspaper editor and politician for the Liberal Party.
He was born in Ogndal, and had a bookprinter's education. He was the editor-in-chief of Grømstad-Posten from 1900 to 1908, and was also a member of the municipal council for Grimstad. He then started and edited Indherred from October 1910 to September 1919. He was acting editor of Inntrøndelagen briefly, before taking over as editor of Stjørdalens Blad. in February 1957. He was buried in Værnes.
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Who was John A. Schefte?
Norwegian newspaper editor
When was John A. Schefte born?
John A. Schefte was born on 16 February 1872 in Steinkjer Municipality.
When did John A. Schefte die?
John A. Schefte died on 24 February 1957.
What was John A. Schefte's occupation?
John A. Schefte was a newspaper editor.
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John A. Schefte was Norwegian.
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