Krydseren Explained

Krydseren was a Norwegian satirical magazine published between 1849–1855 and 1879–1894.

History and profile

Krydseren was established in 1849 by Ditmar Meidell,^{[1] [2]} and published by Christian Schibsted.^[3] It is regarded as the first satirical magazine in Norway.^[4] The magazine was first published monthly, and then, began to be published weekly.^[5]

Krydseren became defunct in 1855, when it was turned into the newspaper Aftenbladet.^{[1] [5]}

The second Krydseren, also referred to as Krydseren II, was published in the years 1879–1894, before the name was changed to Korsaren.

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Krydseren. Store norske leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Petter Henriksen . Petter Henriksen. Norwegian. 25 April 2009.
2. Web site: Jens-Morten Hanssen. 150 Years with Comic Love. National Library of Norway. 17 January 2015. 29 May 2012.
3. Encyclopedia: Christian Schibsted. Norsk biografisk leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Helle, Knut. Per Egil . Hegge. Per Egil Hegge. Norwegian. 25 April 2009.
4. Encyclopedia: vittighetsblader. Store norske leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. John Solheim. Petter Henriksen. Norwegian. 25 April 2009.
5. Web site: Schibsted ASA - Company Profile. Reference for Business. 17 January 2015.