Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Fernanda Nissen

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2025

1. Fernanda Nissen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Her bodde 1895-1910
Fernanda Nissen
1862-1920
Kvinnesakspioner, kulturskribent,
politiker og litteraturkritiker
Engasjement for bedring av
arbeidsfolks kår og
kvinners rettigheter
Bidro til sosiale reformer,
kvinners stemmerett, jenters
utdanning og folkeopplysning
Kjempet for grøntområder
i byen

(Here from 1895 to 1910 lived Fernanda Nissen (1862-1920) - pioneer of women's rights, cultural writer, politician and literary critic. Committed to improving the conditions of working people and women's rights. Contributed to social reforms, women's suffrage, girls' education and public education. Fought for green spaces in the city.)

Erected 2022 by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location.

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59° 54.659′ N, 10° 44.551′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Kongens gate and Tollbugata, on the right when traveling south on Kongens gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kongens gate 21, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

in Scandinavia,

in the Nordic Countries,

in the Schengen Area,

and in the Western World.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tollbodgaten 19 (within shouting distance of this marker); Telegraf Bygningen / Telegraph Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Andreas Tofte (within shouting distance of this marker); Vebjørn Tandberg (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oratoriekoret Cæciliaforeningen / The Cecilia Society Chorus (about 90 meters away); Collettgården / Collett Building (about 90 meters away); Christian Holtermann Knudsen (1845-1929) (about 90 meters away); Agathe Backer Grøndahl (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Fernanda Nissen (Wikipedia). Overview:

Petra Gregorine Fernanda Nissen (née Thomesen; 15 August 1862 – 3 April 1920) was a Norwegian journalist, literary critic, theatre critic, politician and feminist pioneer.

(Submitted on June 27, 2025.)

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Fernanda Nissen Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2025

2. Fernanda Nissen Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the right face of the building, close to the corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.