Alfhild Hovdan
Norwegian journalist and tourist manager / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
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Alfhild Hovdan | |
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Born | Alfhild Olsen (1904-09-13)13 September 1904 Kristiania, Norway |
Died | 20 February 1982(1982-02-20) (aged 77) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation(s) | journalist, and later tourist manager for the city of Oslo |
Known for | initiating the tradition of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree |
Awards | Medal of St. Hallvard (1967) |
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