Erik Pontoppidan the elder

Summary

Erik Pontoppidan the elder is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Sønder Broby Parish^[2]. He was born on January 21, 1616^[3]. He died in Trondheim^[4]. He died on June 12, 1678^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], poet^[7], theologian^[8], and Lutheran pastor^[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[10]

Key Facts

• Erik Pontoppidan the elder was born in Sønder Broby Parish^[2].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder died in Trondheim^[4].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder was born on January 21, 1616^[3].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder died on June 12, 1678^[5].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder held citizenship in Norway^[11].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[12].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder worked as a linguist^[6].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder worked as a poet^[7].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's professions included theologian^[8].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder worked as a Lutheran pastor^[9].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder held the position of Lutheran Bishop of Nidaros^[13].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[14].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder is recorded as male^[15].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's family is recorded as Q121301188^[17].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's Commons category is recorded as Erik Pontoppidan den eldre^[18].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's family name is recorded as Pontoppidan^[19].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's given name is recorded as Erik^[20].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[21].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish^[22].
• Erik Pontoppidan the elder's different from is recorded as Erik Pontoppidan^[23].

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Origins and Family

Erik Pontoppidan the elder's place of birth was Sønder Broby Parish^[2]. He was born on January 21, 1616^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], poet^[7], theologian^[8], and Lutheran pastor^[9]. Erik Pontoppidan the elder held the position of Lutheran Bishop of Nidaros^[13].

Personal Life

Erik Pontoppidan the elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[14].

Death and Burial

Erik Pontoppidan the elder died on June 12, 1678^[5]. He passed away in Trondheim^[4].

Why It Matters

Erik Pontoppidan the elder is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[10]

FAQs

Where was Erik Pontoppidan the elder born?

Erik Pontoppidan the elder's place of birth was Sønder Broby Parish^[2].

Where did Erik Pontoppidan the elder die?

Erik Pontoppidan the elder died in Trondheim^[4].

What did Erik Pontoppidan the elder do for work?

Erik Pontoppidan the elder worked as linguist^[6], poet^[7], theologian^[8], and Lutheran pastor^[9].