10 Facts About Rasmus Flo

Rasmus Flo was a Norwegian teacher, philologist, magazine editor, and translator.

Rasmus Flo was a noted proponent of the use of the Nynorsk language.

Rasmus Flo was born in Stryn near the northern border of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

Rasmus Flo was a farmer's son from the small village of Flo, in the traditional district of Nordfjord.

Rasmus Flo worked as a substitute teacher while studying for the "atrium examen," an entrance exam for studying liberal arts at university in Norway.

Rasmus Flo took the test in 1873 and earned a degree in philology from the University of Oslo in 1881.

Rasmus Flo was responsible for a great deal of the work in volumes two and three of Andreas Austild's textbooks.

Rasmus Flo wrote frequently in various journals and magazines, mostly about language issues, as well as related social issues.

Rasmus Flo was an avid bookworm and heavy tobacco user, according to a statement made by one of his colleagues.

Rasmus Flo had spent the evening putting together the next edition of Syn og Segn with a colleague and appeared to be in good health before he retired for the night.