When was Jørgen Vogt born and where did he enter the world?
Jørgen Herman Vogt entered the world on the 23rd of September 1900 in Kristiania. His father Johan Herman Lie Vogt held a professorship in metallurgy from 1858 until his death in 1932.
Questions about Jørgen Vogt
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What role did Jørgen Vogt hold at Klassekampen between 1923 and 1924?
Vogt took charge of Klassekampen as editor-in-chief from 1923 to 1924. That publication served as the party organ for the Young Communist League of Norway.
Why was Jørgen Vogt arrested by German occupiers on the 9th of October 1941?
German occupiers arrested Vogt while he lived and worked in Trondheim on the 9th of October 1941. Authorities held him at Vollan camp before moving him to Falstad and later incarcerating him at Grini concentration camp alongside other political prisoners.
Which newspaper did Jørgen Vogt re-establish after World War II ended?
That same year he re-established the newspaper Ny Tid which had gone defunct in 1939. In 1946 he became editor-in-chief of Friheten, the new party organ.
How long did Jørgen Vogt lead Friheten as editor-in-chief until 1967?
Vogt led Friheten as editor-in-chief until 1967 with a brief pause between 1962 and 1965. During that gap he acted as political secretary for the Communist Party.