Anna Stang

Anna Stang
Anna Stang circa 1870–1890
2nd President of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights
In office
1885–1886
Preceded by Hagbart Berner
Succeeded by Ragna Nielsen
Personal details
Born (1834-05-18)May 18, 1834
Died December 23, 1901(1901-12-23) (aged 67)
Nationality Norway
Political party Liberal Party
Spouse(s) Jacob Stang

Anna Stang (May 18, 1834 – December 23, 1901), née Anna Sophie Margrethe Holmsen, was a Norwegian feminist, liberal politician and the second President of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights, serving from 1885 to 1886. She also ran a private school in Kongsvinger for 17 years. She was married to Norwegian Prime Minister Jacob Stang, and they were the parents of Minister of Defence Georg Stang.[1]

References

  1. Aslaug Moksnes. Likestilling eller særstilling? Norsk kvinnesaksforening 1884-1913, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 1984, ISBN 82-05-15356-6
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