Olav Lofthus

Olav Lofthus
Born 1847 (1847)
Ullensvang, Norway
Died 1894 (aged 4647)
Nationality Norwegian
Occupation Journalist
Known for Chief editor of Bergens Tidende

Olav Lofthus (18471894) was a Norwegian journalist and newspaper editor.

He was born in Ullensvang,[1] and was the father of painter Arne Lofthus.[2]

Lofthus was chief editor of the newspaper Bergens Tidende from 1872. His collection Sange og Digte was published after his death.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Olav Lofthus". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  2. Yvenes, Marianne. "Arne Lofthus". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 February 2016.


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