About Jorunn Johnsen
Lived 1905 – 1984 (aged 78). Jorunn Johnsen was a Norwegian journalist.
Jorunn Johnsen (24 November 1905 – 1 May 1984) was a Norwegian journalist.
Johnsen studied in Berlin and Oslo, and worked three years at Christianssands Tidende before being hired at Aftenposten in 1936, where she reported for the rest of her career. Johnsen specialized in reporting on social issues.
Johnsen was awarded the Narvesen Prize in 1957, and also received the HM The King's Medal of Merit.
Jorunn Johnsen died in May 1984 in Oslo.
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Who was Jorunn Johnsen?
Norwegian journalist (1905-1984)
When was Jorunn Johnsen born?
Jorunn Johnsen was born on 24 November 1905 in Horten Municipality.
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Jorunn Johnsen died on 1 May 1984.
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Jorunn Johnsen was a journalist.
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Jorunn Johnsen was Norwegian.
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