Dorothe Engelbretsdatter | |
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| Born | 16 January 1634 Bergen, Norway |
| Died | 19 February 1716 (aged 82) |
| Pen name | "Bergens Debora" |
| Occupation | Poet and Hymn Writer |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Notable works | Siælens Sang-offer (1678) Taare-Offer (1685) Et kristeligt Valet fra Verden (1698) |
| Spouse | Ambrosius Hardenbeck |
Dorothe Engelbretsdatter (16 January 1634 – 19 February 1716) was a Norwegian author. She principally wrote hymns and poems which were strongly religious. She has been described as Norway's first recognized female author as well as Norway's first feminist before feminism became a recognized concept.[1][2]
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- ^ "Dorothe Engelbretsdatter". The History Of Nordic Women’s Literature. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.