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Dorothe Engelbretsdatter, Norwegian author and poet (died 1716)

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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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January 16

Day of the year

January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 349 days remain until the end of the year.
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