Randi Anda
Randi Anda, née Friestad (29 December 1898 – 7 May 1999) was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.
She served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Rogaland during the terms 1954–1957, 1958–1961, 1961–1965 and 1965–1969.[1]
She was born in Egersund. Outside politics she was known for being a missionary to China.
During the Second World War, she worked with Arne Anda in Qiqihar, Manchukuo before both were taken prisoner by the Japanese on 8 December 1941. They were incarcerated in Qiqihar concentration camp until the war's end.[2]
References
- ^ "Randi Anda" (in Norwegian). Storting.
- ^ Ottosen, Kristian, ed. (2004). Nordmenn i fangenskap 1940–1945 (in Norwegian) (2nd ed.). Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. p. 83. ISBN 82-15-00288-9.
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