Georg Brandes
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Summary
Georg Brandes was born on February 4, 1842[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on February 19, 1927[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], philosopher[6], literary historian[7], autobiographer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (732 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1842[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1927[12]
- Spouse: Emilie Brandes[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
- Native language: Danish[15]
- Occupation: university teacher[16], journalist[17]
- Position held: professor[18]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[19]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[20]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[22]
- Influenced by: Henrik Ibsen[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Georg Brandes[25]
- Academic degree: doctorate[26]
- Residence: Copenhagen[27]
- Family name: Brandes[28]
- Given name: Georg[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Georg Brandes[30]
- Work location: Berlin[31], Vienna[32], Copenhagen[33]
- Described at URL: http://adl.dk/adl_pub/forfatter/e_forfatter/e_forfatter.xsql?ff_id=2[34]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[36], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[39], Library of the World's Best Literature[40], Albert Edelfelt's letters[41], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[42], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[43]
Why It Matters
Georg Brandes has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Henrik Ibsen[46], a playwright[47], 1828–1906[48], of Norway[49], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[50], specialised in performing arts[51]; Buddenbrooks[52], a literary work[53], founded in 1890[54], written by Thomas Mann[55]; Henric Sanielevici[56], a biologist[57], 1875–1951[58], of Romania[59]; and Kåre Johannessen[60], a historian[61], b. 1964[62], of Kingdom of Denmark[63], awarded the Ole Haslund Foundation[64].
FAQs
Where was Georg Brandes born?
Georg Brandes's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Georg Brandes die?
Georg Brandes passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who was Georg Brandes married to?
Georg Brandes's spouses include Emilie Brandes[13].
What did Georg Brandes do for work?
Georg Brandes worked as a literary critic[5], philosopher[6], literary historian[7], autobiographer[8], and writer[9].
Where did Georg Brandes go to school?
Georg Brandes was educated at University of Copenhagen[20].
Who did Georg Brandes influence?
Georg Brandes has been cited as an influence by Henrik Ibsen[46], Buddenbrooks[52], Henric Sanielevici[56], and Kåre Johannessen[60].