Karen Grude Koht | |
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Board members of the Norwegian National Women's Council in 1904. Karen Grude Koht to the left.
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Born |
Høyland, Norway |
16 November 1871
Died | 10 July 1960 | (aged 88)
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | Educationalist, essayist and female pioneer |
Spouse(s) | Halvdan Koht |
Children |
Åse Gruda Skard Paul Koht |
Karen Grude Koht (16 November 1871– 10 July 1960) was a Norwegian educationalist, essayist and feminist pioneer.
She was born in Høyland and started her working career as a teacher in Sandnes. She was married to historian Halvdan Koht, and mother of Åse Gruda Skard and Paul Koht. Among her works are Mi fyrste bok from 1921 and Barna våre from 1929. She was also a deputy member of Bærum municipal council.