About Margit Haslund
Lived 1885 – 1963 (aged 77). Margit Haslund was a Norwegian women's rights activist and politician.
Margit Haslund (10 September 1885 – 3 September 1963) was a Norwegian women's advocate and local politician.
Margit Løkke was born in Oslo. She sat in the city council in Lillehammer from 1928 to 1940, where she represented the Conservatives. In 1940, she became mayor of the city, after the standing mayor asked for leave and the deputy mayor did not want this position. She was the first female mayor in a Norwegian city. During the German occupation of Norway, she was a member of the home front civilian organization, Sivorg. Haslund died 3 September 1963. A street in Lillehammer is named in her honor.
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Who was Margit Haslund?
Norwegian women's advocate, politician
When was Margit Haslund born?
Margit Haslund was born on 10 September 1885 in Oslo.
When did Margit Haslund die?
Margit Haslund died on 3 September 1963 in Lillehammer.
What was Margit Haslund's occupation?
Margit Haslund was a women's rights activist and politician.
What nationality was Margit Haslund?
Margit Haslund was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margit Haslund. https://biography.guide/margit-haslund/
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