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Alfhild Hovdan

Alfhild Hovdan

1904–1982

Nationality
Norway
Occupation
journalist

Alfhild Hovdan (née Olsen; 13 September 1904 – 20 February 1982) was a Norwegian journalist, and later tourist manager for the city of Oslo for more than forty years.

Incarceration history

  1. Grini detention camp
    Dates unknown

Biography

Alfhild Hovdan (née Olsen; 13 September 1904 – 20 February 1982) was a Norwegian journalist, and later tourist manager for the city of Oslo for more than forty years. She is known for initiating the tradition of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, a present from the city of Oslo to the people of London, in recognition of their assistance during World War II.

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