Journalist. Famed for his courageous and clear stand against nazism during World War II. From 1917 until his death, he was the editor of GHT, Göteborg Handels- och Sjöfartstidning (Gothenburg Trading- and Shipping Paper). Public critizism of Hitler and his regime was very rare in those days, but Torgny Segerstedt never hesitated or feared to challenge "The Third Reich" with his written words. To this day he is remembered for this indomitabled example. In 1976 Sweden honoured him with a stamp.
Journalist. Famed for his courageous and clear stand against nazism during World War II. From 1917 until his death, he was the editor of GHT, Göteborg Handels- och Sjöfartstidning (Gothenburg Trading- and Shipping Paper). Public critizism of Hitler and his regime was very rare in those days, but Torgny Segerstedt never hesitated or feared to challenge "The Third Reich" with his written words. To this day he is remembered for this indomitabled example. In 1976 Sweden honoured him with a stamp.
Bio by: Peter Robsahm
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