Johanna Christina von Hofsten

Johanna Christina von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn][check vowel length]; 3 September 1832 – 19 December 1913) was a Swedish-language children's writer.

Johanna Christina von Hofsten
Johanna Christina von Hofsten
Born
Christina Johanna Augusta von Hofsten

3 September 1832
Died19 December 1913
Sweden
NationalitySwedish
FatherErland von Hofsten

Life and work

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Johanna Christina von Hofsten was born into the von Hofsten family at Valåsen Manor in Karlskoga Socken (present-day Valåsen och Labbsand). She was the fourth of five children to Ironmaster Erland von Hofsten and Johanna Fredrika Nordenfelt.[1]

Von Hofsten died on 19 December 1913 in Gerum socken.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "323 (Svenskt författarlexikon / 1. 1900-1940 A-Ö)". runeberg.org (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 October 2022 – via Project Runeberg.
  2. ^ "433-434 (Nordisk familjebok / Uggleupplagan. 36. Supplement. Globe - Kövess)". runeberg.org (in Swedish). 1924. Retrieved 22 October 2022 – via Project Runeberg.
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