Johan Storjohann

Johan Storjohann

Johan Storjohann (15 August 1832 – 23 April 1914) was a Norwegian priest, educator and non-fiction writer.

He was born in Bergen. He was married to Nanna Holmboe, and thus son-in-law of Hans Holmboe. He was the father of Marie Michelet, and father-in-law of Simon Michelet.[1]

He graduated as cand.theol. in 1860, and is known for founding the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission. Among his books are Tre Fortællinger from 1876, and Kong David. Hans Liv og hans Psalmer (two volumes, 1889–1895). He was decorated as Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1871.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 Wasberg, Gunnar Christie. "Johan Storjohann". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Johan Cordt Harmens Storjohann". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
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