Knud Langeland, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Knud Langeland

Date of Birth: 27-Oct-1813

Date of Death: 08-Feb-1886

Profession: politician, farmer, editor

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Knud Langeland

  • Knud Langeland (October 27, 1813 – February 8, 1886) was an American editor, farmer, and politician. Born in Samnanger, Norway, Langeland taught school in Norway.
  • In 1843, Langeland emigrated to the United States and settled on a farm in Racine County, Wisconsin Territory.
  • Langeland was the editor of the newspaper Democraten published in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • In 1860, Langeland served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.
  • In 1866, Langeland became the editor of the newspaper Skandinaven which was published in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Langeland retired because of ill health and died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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