Benny Andersen
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Summary
Benny Andersen was born on November 7, 1929[1], in Vangede[2]. He died on August 16, 2018[3], in Sorgenfri[4]. He worked as a poet[5], composer[6], pianist[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Signe Plesner[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[13]
- Native language: Danish[14]
- Occupation: lyricist[15]
- Field of work: literature[16], poetry[17], music[18], piano performance[19], music composing[20], music composition[21]
- Educated at: Bakkegårdsskolen[22]
- Award received: Honorary craftsman[23], Danish Critics Prize for Literature[24], Den Gyldne Grundtvig[25], De Gyldne Laurbær[26], Niels Prize[27], Blicherprisen[28], Edvard P. award[29], The Native Danish Language Award[30], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[31]
- Member of: Q134251629[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Benny Andersen[34]
- Family name: Andersen[35]
- Given name: Benny[36]
- Instrument: piano[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[38]
- Birth name: Benny Allan Andersen[39]
- Name in native language: Benny Andersen[40]
- Different from: Benny Andersson[41]
Why It Matters
Benny Andersen has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Benny Andersen born?
Benny Andersen was born in Vangede[2].
Where did Benny Andersen die?
Benny Andersen passed away in Sorgenfri[4].
Who was Benny Andersen married to?
Benny Andersen's spouses include Signe Plesner[12].
What did Benny Andersen do for work?
Benny Andersen worked as a poet[5], composer[6], pianist[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Benny Andersen go to school?
Benny Andersen was educated at Bakkegårdsskolen[22].
What awards did Benny Andersen receive?
Honors received include Honorary craftsman[23], Danish Critics Prize for Literature[24], Den Gyldne Grundtvig[25], and De Gyldne Laurbær[26].