Einar Kielland Skavlan was a Norwegian journalist, newspaper editor, theatre critic and theatre director.
Occupation
journalist, editing staff
Citizenship
Norway
Born
July 30, 1882
Died
August 16, 1954
Overview
Einar Kielland Skavlan (30 July 1882 – 16 August 1954) was a Norwegian journalist, newspaper editor, theatre critic and theatre director.
Biography
Skavlan was born in Frogn. His father, Olaf Skavlan, was writer, literary historian and professor. He was also father of actress and theatre director Merete Skavlan.
Skavlan was a journalist for Verdens Gang from 1907, and for Tidens Tegn from 1910. He was editor-in-chief for Dagbladet from 1915 to 1954, except for his period as director for the National Theatre from 1928 to 1930.
He was a member of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights, where his father had been a member of the first board of directors.
