Maria Rønning
Norwegian-Faroese artist
About Maria Rønning
Lived 1741 – 1807 (aged 65–66). Maria Rønning was a Norwegian weaver.
Maria Rønning (1741–1807), was a Norwegian-Faroese weaver. She was born to Norwegian farmers Hans Gunnarsson Rønning and Anne Håvardsdatter, in 1768 married Johan Christian Djurhuus, and was the mother of the writer Jens Christian Djurhuus. She lived in the Faroe Islands after her marriage in 1768, where she introduced a new type of loom.
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Who was Maria Rønning?
Norwegian-Faroese artist (1741–1807)
When was Maria Rønning born?
Maria Rønning was born in 1741 in Norway.
When did Maria Rønning die?
Maria Rønning died in 1807 in Nes.
What was Maria Rønning's occupation?
Maria Rønning was a weaver.
What nationality was Maria Rønning?
Maria Rønning was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria Rønning. https://biography.guide/maria-ronning/
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