Andreas Backer

Andreas Cathrinus Backer (30 May 1895 – 10 August 1975) was a Norwegian journalist, newspaper editor and organizational leader.

Andreas Backer
Andreas Backer, from a 1939 student anniversary book
Born	(1895-05-30)30 May 1895 Mo, Telemark, Norway
Died	10 August 1975(1975-08-10) (aged 80)
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	journalist, newspaper editor and organizational leader

Backer was born in Mo, Telemark, the son of priest Hans Backer and Johanne Offenberg, and was a brother of Thomas Offenberg Backer. He was a journalist for the newspaper Aftenposten from 1917, and editor of Gjengangeren from 1924. He worked as secretary for the Norwegian Trekking Association from 1927, and was appointed secretary-general from 1945 to 1956. He edited the annals of the organization from 1929 to 1945. Among his publications are Friluftsboka (Free air book) from 1941, Til fjells med Andreas Backer (At the mountains with Andreas Backer) from 1944, and Med beksøm og fiskestang from 1949.[1][2]

References

1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Andreas Cathrinus Backer". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
2. Helberg, Claus. "Andreas Backer". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 March 2013.