Knud Langeland Explained

Knud Langeland (October 27, 1813  - February 8, 1886) was an American editor, farmer, and politician.

Born in Samnanger, Norway, Langeland taught school in Norway.[1] In 1843, Langeland emigrated to the United States and settled on a farm in Racine County, Wisconsin Territory. Langeland was the editor of the newspaper Democraten, published in Racine, Wisconsin. In 1860, Langeland served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. In 1866, Langeland became the editor of the newspaper Skandinaven, which was published in Chicago, Illinois.[1] [2] Langeland retired because of ill health and died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Norwegian Press Fulfills Unique Role in Mid-West . The Capital Times . June 29, 1959 . 24 . . September 25, 2020.
  2. News: Kalnes Tells of Norwegians Who Are Successful Americans . The Capital Times . March 8, 1929 . Madison, WI . 8 . September 3, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
  3. http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/pubs/nas/volume14new/vol14_6.htm Knud Langeland: Pioneer Editor
  4. http://flps.newberry.org/article/5423969_5_1425 Biography of Knud Langeland