Adam Oehlenschläger

Danish poet and playwright (1779–1850)
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Adam Oehlenschläger
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Adam Oehlenschläger

Summary

Adam Oehlenschläger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on November 14, 1779[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 20, 1850[5]. He worked as a poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], autobiographer[9], and librettist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Adam Oehlenschläger was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger was born on November 14, 1779[3].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger was born on 1779[12].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger died on January 20, 1850[5].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger died on 1850[13].
  • Burial took place at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[14].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's father was Joachim Conrad Oehlenschläger[15].
  • Among Adam Oehlenschläger's spouses was Christiane Georgina Elisabeth Öhlenschläger[16].
  • A child of Adam Oehlenschläger was Marie Louise Oehlenschläger[17].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's professions included poet[6].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger worked as a playwright[7].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's professions included writer[8].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's professions included autobiographer[9].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger worked as a librettist[10].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's professions included university teacher[19].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's field of work was literature[20].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger held the position of rector[21].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger held the position of rector[22].
  • Among Adam Oehlenschläger's employers was University of Copenhagen[23].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[24].
  • Adam Oehlenschläger was educated at Efterslægten[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Adam Oehlenschläger is The golden horns[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Adam Oehlenschläger is Der er et yndigt land[27].

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Origins and Family

Adam Oehlenschläger's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 14, 1779[3] and 1779[12]. His father was Joachim Conrad Oehlenschläger[15].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[24], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Efterslægten[25], a school[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1787[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], autobiographer[9], librettist[10], and university teacher[19]. Adam Oehlenschläger's field of work was literature[20]. He was employed by University of Copenhagen[23]. Positions held include rector[21], an elective office[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The golden horns[26], a literary work[35], founded in 1802[36]; Der er et yndigt land[27], a national anthem[37], in Denmark[38]; and Aladdin[39], a literary work[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[41], a civil decoration[42], in Prussia[43], founded in 1842[44]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[45], a grade of an order[46], in Denmark[47]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[48], a grade of an order[49], in Denmark[50]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[51], a grade of an order[52], in Denmark[53], founded in 1808[54]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[55], a grade of an order[56], in Denmark[57]; and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[58], a grade of an order[59], in Sweden[60].

Personal Life

Among Adam Oehlenschläger's spouses was Christiane Georgina Elisabeth Öhlenschläger[16]. A child of him was Marie Louise Oehlenschläger[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 20, 1850[5] and 1850[13]. Adam Oehlenschläger died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Adam Oehlenschläger has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Johannes V. Jensen[62], a writer[63], 1873–1950[64], of Kingdom of Denmark[65], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[66].

FAQs

Where was Adam Oehlenschläger born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Adam Oehlenschläger…

Where did Adam Oehlenschläger die?

Adam Oehlenschläger died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Adam Oehlenschläger's parents?

Adam Oehlenschläger's father was Joachim Conrad Oehlenschläger[15].

Who was Adam Oehlenschläger married to?

Adam Oehlenschläger's spouses include Christiane Georgina Elisabeth Öhlenschläger[16].

What did Adam Oehlenschläger do for work?

Adam Oehlenschläger worked as poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], autobiographer[9], and librettist[10].

Where did Adam Oehlenschläger go to school?

Adam Oehlenschläger was educated at University of Copenhagen[24] and Efterslægten[25].

What awards did Adam Oehlenschläger receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[41], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[45], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[48], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[51].

Who did Adam Oehlenschläger influence?

Adam Oehlenschläger has been cited as an influence by Johannes V. Jensen[62].

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