Torbjørg Utne (1812 – 22 May 1903) was a Norwegian hotelier.
Torbjørg Utne | |
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 Torbjørg Utne portrayed by Eilif Peterssen | |
| Born | 1812 Utne, Norway |
| Died | 22 June 1903 (aged 90–91) Utne |
| Occupation | Hotelier |
Personal life
editTorbjørg Johannesdatter Utne was born in Utne in 1812, a daughter of farmer Johannes Lutro and Torbjørg Helland. She married merchant and hotelier Johan Winess Utne in 1832.[1]
Career
editServing as hostess at the Hotel Utne in Utne, Hardanger for 70 years, Torbjørg Utne got legendary status, nicknamed Mor Utne. The hotel became a gathering point for scientists from Norway and other countries, and eventually for tourists.[2]
Her portrait, painted by Eilif Peterssen in 1888, is located at the National Museum of Norway.[1]
Torbjørg Utne died in Utne on 22 June 1909.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Thon, Sverre. "Torbjørg Utne". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ Lauritzen, Per Roger. "Torbjørg Utne". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
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