Anne Holt facts for kids
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Anne Holt
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Anne Holt
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| Born | 16 November 1958 Larvik, Norway |
| Occupation | Crime novelist |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Genre | Crime fiction, thriller fiction, |
| Notable works | What is Mine (2001), What Never Happens (2004) |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 25 October 1996 – 4 February 1997 |
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| Prime Minister | Torbjørn Jagland |
| Preceded by | Grete Faremo |
| Succeeded by | Gerd-Liv Valla |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Political party | Labour Party |
Anne Holt (born 16 November 1958) is a famous Norwegian author, lawyer, and a former Minister of Justice. She is well-known for her exciting crime novels.
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Early Life and Education
Anne Holt was born in Larvik, Norway. She grew up in different towns, including Lillestrøm and Tromsø. In 1978, she moved to Oslo. She studied law and earned her degree from the University of Bergen in 1986.
Career Journey
After finishing her studies, Anne Holt worked for The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) from 1984 to 1988. This is a big media company in Norway.
She then worked at the Oslo Police Department for two years. This experience helped her become a qualified lawyer in Norway. In 1990, she went back to NRK. She worked there for a year as a journalist and news anchor for the program Dagsrevyen.
In 1994, Anne Holt started her own law firm. She also served as the Minister of Justice in Norway for a short time. This was from October 1996 to February 1997. She stepped down from this role due to health reasons.
Becoming a Writer
Anne Holt started her career as a novelist in 1993. Her first crime novel was called Blind gudinne. It featured a police officer character named Hanne Wilhelmsen.
She has also written books with other authors. For example, she co-authored Løvens gap (1997) and Uten ekko (2000) with Berit Reiss-Andersen.
Her 2015 novel Offline tells a story about a fictional attack on a cultural center.
Anne Holt is one of the most successful crime novelists from Norway. Her books have been published in many countries around the world.
Piratforlaget Publishing House
In 2004, Anne Holt helped start a new publishing company in Norway called Piratforlaget. This company was a branch of a Swedish publishing house. The idea behind Piratforlaget was to publish popular books at lower prices. This was a new and different approach in Scandinavia.
Views on Society
Anne Holt is a social democrat. This means she believes in ideas like fairness and helping everyone in society. She is also a member of the Labour Party in Norway.
She often speaks out against racism. In 2012, she wrote an article about the Norwegian Labour Party. She shared her thoughts on important social topics. In 2017, she wrote another article where she spoke about her views on immigration policies. She believes in understanding and tolerance between different groups of people.
Awards and Recognition
Anne Holt has received several awards for her writing. These include:
- The Riverton Prize in 1994 for her book Salige er de som tørster.
- The Bokhandler Prize in 1995 for Demonens død.
- The Cappelen Prize in 2001.
Personal Life
Anne Holt lives in Oslo with her registered partner, Anne Christine Kjær. They have a daughter named Iohanne.
See also
In Spanish: Anne Holt para niños
