Rasmus Steinsvik
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Rasmus Steinsvik was a Norwegian writer, magazine editor and newspaper editor. He was born in Volda
, and was married to Marta Steinsvik
. He edited the magazine Fedraheimen
from 1889 to 1891, and started the newspaper Den 17de Mai
in 1894, which he edited until his death. Among his literary works were Martyra from 1892,the story I dulsmaal from 1896, and Holmgang from 1909.
Volda
Volda is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Sunnmøre region. The administrative centre is the village of Volda. The municipality is located about south of the city of Ålesund.-General information:...
, and was married to Marta Steinsvik
Marta Steinsvik
Marta Steinsvik was a Norwegian author and translator. She was a champion of women's rights and promoter of the use of Nynorsk. She was the first female to graduate from the Norwegian School of Theology.-Biography:...
. He edited the magazine Fedraheimen
Fedraheimen
Fedraheimen is a former Norwegian weekly magazine, issued from 1877 to 1891.The founder and first editor of Fedraheimen was Arne Garborg, who edited the magazine until 1882. Ivar Mortensson-Egnund was editor until 1889, and Rasmus Steinsvik until it ceased publication in 1891. The newspaper was a...
from 1889 to 1891, and started the newspaper Den 17de Mai
Den 17de Mai
Den 17de Mai is a former Norwegian newspaper, issued in Oslo from 1894 to 1935.The founder and first editor-in-chief of Den 17de Mai was Rasmus Steinsvik, who edited the newspaper until his death in 1913. Arne Garborg was co-editor the first four years. Later editors were Anders Hamre and Einar...
in 1894, which he edited until his death. Among his literary works were Martyra from 1892,the story I dulsmaal from 1896, and Holmgang from 1909.