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 | May 18, 1834 |
| Died | December 23, 1901 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Norway |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | 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 was therefore addressed as "Madam Prime Minister" (Norwegian: Statsministerinde) during her lifetime. She was the mother of Minister of Defence Georg Stang.[1]
References
- ^ Aslaug Moksnes. Likestilling eller særstilling? Norsk kvinnesaksforening 1884-1913, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, 1984, ISBN 82-05-15356-6
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