Statsborgeren

Statsborgeren was a political magazine which was published in Oslo in the period 1831–1937. It was one of the opposition publications.

History and profile

Statsborgeren was founded by Peder Soelvold in 1831. The editor of the paper was also Peder Soelvold between 1831 and 1835. The magazine criticized the government, ruling bureaucracy and fought for the rights of farmers. Due to tensions with the government Peder Soelvold had to resign from the post, and Henrik Wergeland replaced him as the editor of Statsborgeren. Wergeland edited the magazine until 1937 when it folded.