Aasa Helgesen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 February 1877 Bjelland, Norway |
| Died | 29 April 1968 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Midwife |
| Years active | 1903–1942 |
| Known for | Serving as mayor of Utsira from 1926 to 1928, she was the first female mayor in Norway. |
Aasa Helgesen born Aasa Røinesdal (11 February 1877 – 29 April 1968) was a Norwegian midwife and politician. She served as mayor of Utsira from 1926 to 1928, and was the first female mayor in Norway. She worked as a midwife in Utsira from 1903 to 1942.[1]
- ^ Haugland, Ånund. "Aasa Helgesen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2011.