Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler
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Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler is a former Norwegian newspaper
, issued in Oslo
from 1763 to 1920. Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler was the first newspaper in Norway, and its first issue came out on 25 May 1763.
The founder and first publisher of Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler was printer
Samuel Conrad Schwach, who edited the newspaper until his death in 1781. In the beginning, the publication was a weekly magazine. Its content was mainly advertisements and entertaining articles. The newspaper was called Christiania Intelligenssedler from 1807 to 1893. Beginning in 1814 it started covering political events by publishing articles from various contributors. Starting in 1830, it became a daily publication.
The publication was bought by the orphanage
Christiania Opfostringshus in 1815. This institution was given special privileges by the government in 1816, related to printing of official notices. Announcements regarding the city Christiania were not paid for, but other notices came to be an important source of income over the years. Among the editors of the newspaper were teacher Anton Schjøth from 1834 to 1857, educator and writer Siegwart Petersen from 1861 to 1878, and literary historian Hartvig Lassen
from 1880 to 83. The privileges on official notices ended in 1882, when the official Norsk Kundgjørelsestidende took over these tasks, and Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler started focusing more on its role as a newspaper. From 1890 to 1918 it was published and edited by jurist Hjalmar Løken
. During his period it was an independent political newspaper, supporting the Liberal Party, and playing a significant role in the political debate. In 1920 the newspaper became part of Verdens Gang
.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
, issued in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
from 1763 to 1920. Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler was the first newspaper in Norway, and its first issue came out on 25 May 1763.
The founder and first publisher of Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler was printer
Printer (publisher)
In publishing, printers are both companies providing printing services and individuals who directly operate printing presses. With the invention of the moveable type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg around 1450, printing—and printers—proliferated throughout Europe.Today, printers are found...
Samuel Conrad Schwach, who edited the newspaper until his death in 1781. In the beginning, the publication was a weekly magazine. Its content was mainly advertisements and entertaining articles. The newspaper was called Christiania Intelligenssedler from 1807 to 1893. Beginning in 1814 it started covering political events by publishing articles from various contributors. Starting in 1830, it became a daily publication.
The publication was bought by the orphanage
Orphanage
An orphanage is a residential institution devoted to the care of orphans – children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable or unwilling to care for them...
Christiania Opfostringshus in 1815. This institution was given special privileges by the government in 1816, related to printing of official notices. Announcements regarding the city Christiania were not paid for, but other notices came to be an important source of income over the years. Among the editors of the newspaper were teacher Anton Schjøth from 1834 to 1857, educator and writer Siegwart Petersen from 1861 to 1878, and literary historian Hartvig Lassen
Hartvig Lassen
Hartvig Marcus Lassen was a Norwegian editor and literary historian.-Personal life:He was born in Bergen as a son of police chief and burgomaster Albert Lassen and his wife Abigael Vogt Monrad . He was a nephew of Lars Monrad and Christian Lassen...
from 1880 to 83. The privileges on official notices ended in 1882, when the official Norsk Kundgjørelsestidende took over these tasks, and Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler started focusing more on its role as a newspaper. From 1890 to 1918 it was published and edited by jurist Hjalmar Løken
Hjalmar Løken
-Personal life:Hjalmar Løken was born in Vang, Hedmark as the son of cand.jur. Edvard Martin Løchen and his wife Anne Elisabeth Grøtting. He was a brother of painter and actor Kalle Løchen, County Governor of Hedmark Thorvald Løchen, politician and Minister of Justice and the Police Einar Løchen,...
. During his period it was an independent political newspaper, supporting the Liberal Party, and playing a significant role in the political debate. In 1920 the newspaper became part of Verdens Gang
Verdens Gang (1868-1923 newspaper)
Verdens Gang is a former Norwegian newspaper, issued in Oslo from 1868 to 1923.It was established as a weekly magazine in 1868, later expanded to three issues a week, and was issued daily from 1885. It was the most widespread political newspaper in Norway for many years, and had considerable...
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