Background
Caroline Mathilde Schytte was born in Fredrikshald (now Halden), in Østfold County, Norway. Caroline Schytte was born into the family of a wealthy merchant, in a home marked by cultural interests.
Caroline Mathilde Schytte was born in Fredrikshald (now Halden), in Østfold County, Norway. Caroline Schytte was born into the family of a wealthy merchant, in a home marked by cultural interests.
Her parents were Hans Holst Schytte (1815-1893) and Anne Marie Faye (1828-1872). The newly married couple settled first in Leith in Scotland, later in London, both sites associated with the Norwegian Church Abroad. She wrote about 200 songs for children.
Among her most popular songs are Ride ride ranke and Venter på far.
Her contributions on various topics for magazines and newspapers had a large readership, especially among women. She was the mother of four children including Norwegian author, Gabriel Scott.
She died in Oslo at 87 year of age.