Helga Stene (8 October 1904 – 2 October 1983) was a Norwegian educator, feminist and resistance member. She was born in
Notodden, and was a sister of
Aasta Stene. She graduated from the
University of Oslo in 1932. She lectured a few years at universities in
Berlin and in Sweden. From 1937 to 1966 she was assigned to various secondary schools in
Oslo, as teacher and administrator. During the
occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany she played a leading role in the ''parents' resistance'', including massive protests against new laws for regulating children's life. She was decorated Knight, First Class of the
Order of St. Olav
The Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav ( no, Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden; or ''Sanct Olafs Orden'', the old Norwegian name) is a Norwegian order of chivalry instituted by King Oscar I on 21 August 1847. It is named after King Olav II ...
in 1977.
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1904 births
1983 deaths
People from Notodden
Heads of schools in Norway
University of Oslo alumni
Norwegian resistance members
Female resistance members of World War II
Norwegian women in World War II
Order of Saint Olav
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