About Randi Anda
Lived 1898 – 1999 (aged 100). Randi Anda was a Norwegian politician and missionary.
Randi Anda (née Friestad; 29 December 1898, Egersund – 7 May 1999) was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.
She served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Rogaland during the terms 1954–57, 1958–61, 1961–65 and 1965–69. Outside politics she was known for being a missionary to China.
During the Second World War, she and her husband Arne worked in Qiqihar, Manchukuo before they were taken prisoner by the Japanese on 8 December 1941. They were incarcerated in Qiqihar's concentration camp for three and a half years until the war's end.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Randi Anda?
Norwegian politician (1898-1999)
When was Randi Anda born?
Randi Anda was born on 29 December 1898.
When did Randi Anda die?
Randi Anda died on 7 May 1999.
What was Randi Anda's occupation?
Randi Anda was a politician and missionary.
What nationality was Randi Anda?
Randi Anda was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Randi Anda. https://biography.guide/randi-anda/
MLA: "Randi Anda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/randi-anda/.
Chicago: "Randi Anda." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/randi-anda/.
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