Background
Åge Rønning was born in Oslo, Norway.
journalist contributing editor
Åge Rønning was born in Oslo, Norway.
He had a career in journalism working for Verdens Gang 1945-1947, Norsk Telegrambyrå 1947-1954 and Morgenbladet until 1964. His debut novel Fotfeste for elskere was published in 1954. His writings often reflected his Roman Catholic faith and focused on related religious issues.
He was affected by multiple sclerosis starting in 1967 and was from 1980 depending on a wheelchair.
From 1968 to 1969, Rønning was a deputy and from 1978 board member of the Norwegian Authors" Union.