Lars Oftedal (born 1838)
Lars Svendsen Oftedal (27 December 1838 – 2 May 1900) was a Norwegian priest, social reformer, politician, and newspaper editor. He was the founding editor of Stavanger Aftenblad and served as a member of the Storting.
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Lars Oftedal drawn by Hans Christian Olsen | |
| Born | 27 December 1838 Stavanger, Norway |
| Died | 2 May 1900 (aged 61) Stavanger |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | revivalist, priest, social reformer, politician, publicist and newspaper editor |
| Known for | Founder of social institutions Editor of Vestlandsposten Founding editor of Stavanger Aftenblad Member of the Storting |
| Notable work | Basunrøst og Harpetoner (1870) |
| Children | Lars Oftedal |
| Relatives | Sven Oftedal (brother) Christian Oftedal (grandson) Sven Oftedal (grandson) |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
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