About Olav Lofthus
Lived 1847 – 1894 (aged 46). Olav Lofthus was a Norwegian editing staff, known for Bergens Tidende.
Olav Lofthus (8 October 1847 – 10 August 1894) was a Norwegian journalist and newspaper editor.
He was born in Ullensvang Municipality, in Søndre Bergenhus, Norway. He was a student in Voss in 1861-62 and took teacher training at Stord Seminar in 1866–68. Lofthus practiced as a teacher in Vik Municipality for three years and one year in Ullensvang in the period 1862–1866. Lofthus was chief editor of the newspaper Bergens Tidende from 1872 to 1894. His collection was published after his death.
He was married to Valborg Henriette Wallem (1851–1929) and was the father of painter Arne Lofthus.
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Who was Olav Lofthus?
Norwegian writer
When was Olav Lofthus born?
Olav Lofthus was born on 8 October 1847 in Ullensvang.
When did Olav Lofthus die?
Olav Lofthus died on 10 August 1894.
What was Olav Lofthus's occupation?
Olav Lofthus was an editing staff.
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Olav Lofthus was known for Bergens Tidende.
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Olav Lofthus was Norwegian.
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