Hans Holten

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Hans Holten, c. 1938

Hans Holten (1892–1973) was a Norwegian newspaper editor.

He was born in Surnadal and was educated as an agronomist but became a journalist by occupation. From 1933 to 1940 he led the press office of the Agrarian Party, while also serving as secretary general.[1] From 1945 to 1963 he was the editor-in-chief of Nationen.[2] He was also a member of the Norwegian Language Council, representing Bokmål writers.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Hans Holten". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  2. ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Nationen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Språknemnda sammensatt etter organisasjonenes ønske". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). 8 March 1952. p. 2.
Media offices
Preceded by
Chief editor of Nationen
1945–1963
Succeeded by