''Hortens Avis'' is a former Norwegian newspaper, based in

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. It was established in 1874 as ''Jarlsbergeren'', and assumed the name ''Hortens Avis'' in 1875. From 1880 ''Hortens Avis'' was an organ for the

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. The newspaper has also called itself ''Jarlsberg Tidende'' and ''Hortens Blad''. Among its editors were later Commanding Admiral of Norway

Henry Diesen Henry Edward Diesen (3 April 1883 – 7 January 1953) was a Norwegian naval officer. He was born in Trondhjem as the son of telegrapher Edward Diesen (1852–1909) and Johanne Christophine Stenersen (1855–1936). He was a first cousin of Emil ...

. The newspaper ceased publication in 1926.

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