Alfhild Hovdan | |
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| Born | Alfhild Olsen 13 September 1904 Kristiania, Norway |
| Died | 20 February 1982 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, and later tourist manager for the city of Oslo |
| Known for | initiating the tradition of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree |
| Awards | Medal of St. Hallvard (1967) |
Alfhild Hovdan (née Olsen; 13 September 1904 – 20 February 1982) was a Norwegian journalist, and later tourist manager for the city of Oslo for more than forty years. She is known for initiating the tradition of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, a present from the city of Oslo to the people of London, in recognition of their assistance during World War II.[1]
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