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Dorothe Engelbretsdatter, Norwegian author and poet (born 1634)

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Dorothe Engelbretsdatter

Norwegian writer

Dorothe Engelbretsdatter 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.
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February 19

Day of the year

February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 315 days remain until the end of the year.
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