Adam Oehlenschläger
Danish poet and playwright (1779–1850)
Adam Oehlenschläger was born on November 14, 1779 in Copenhagen and died on January 20, 1850 in Copenhagen, aged 70. Recorded occupations: poet, playwright, writer, autobiographer, librettist and university teacher. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark. Positions held include rector. Associated movement: Romanticism. Fields of work: literature. Notable works include “The golden horns”, “Der er et yndigt land” and “Aladdin”. Educated at University of Copenhagen and Efterslægten. Honours include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star. Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and Ludlamshöhle.
- Born
- November 14, 1779 · Copenhagen
- Died
- January 20, 1850 · Copenhagen
- Age at death
- 70
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupations
- poet, playwright, writer, autobiographer, librettist, university teacher
- Positions held
- rector
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- The golden horns, Der er et yndigt land, Aladdin
- Education
- University of Copenhagen, Efterslægten
- Honours
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog, Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
- Wikipedia editions
- 32 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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