Colban, Marie (1814–1884)

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Colban, Marie (1814–1884)

Norwegian novelist. Born Adolphine (also seen as Adolfine) Marie Schmidt at Christiania, Norway, Dec 18, 1814; died 1884.

At 36, a widow without resources, moved to Paris; wrote stories in her own language (1869–81); published 7 vols. of tales, including Tre Noveller (1873), Tre nye Noveller (1875), Jeg lever (1877) and Cleopatra (1880).