Hans Christian Branner

Danish writer (1903-1966)
Person human Q1579010
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Hans Christian Branner

Summary

Hans Christian Branner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ordrup[2]. He was born on June 23, 1903[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 23, 1966[5]. He worked as a translator[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Christian Branner's place of birth was Ordrup[2].
  • Hans Christian Branner passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Hans Christian Branner was born on June 23, 1903[3].
  • Hans Christian Branner died on April 23, 1966[5].
  • Hans Christian Branner died on April 24, 1966[11].
  • Burial took place at Hørsholm Kirkegård[12].
  • Hans Christian Branner's father was Christian Branner[13].
  • A child of Hans Christian Branner was Jens Branner[14].
  • Hans Christian Branner held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Hans Christian Branner worked as a translator[6].
  • Hans Christian Branner's professions included playwright[7].
  • Hans Christian Branner's professions included writer[8].
  • Hans Christian Branner's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Hans Christian Branner's education included a stint at Ordrup Gymnasium[16].
  • Hans Christian Branner was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Hans Christian Branner received the De Gyldne Laurbær[18].
  • Hans Christian Branner received the Danish Dramatics' Honorary Award[19].
  • Hans Christian Branner received the Emma Bærentzens Endownment[20].
  • Hans Christian Branner received the Q131304571[21].
  • Hans Christian Branner received the Q47004895[22].
  • Hans Christian Branner received the Q11994407[23].
  • Hans Christian Branner was a member of Danish Academy[24].
  • Hans Christian Branner is recorded as male[25].
  • Hans Christian Branner's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hans Christian Branner's family name is recorded as Branner[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Christian Branner's place of birth was Ordrup[2]. He was born on June 23, 1903[3]. His father was Christian Branner[13].

Education

Educated at Ordrup Gymnasium[16], a gymnasium[28], in Denmark[29] and University of Copenhagen[17], a public research university[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1479[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].

Recognition

Awards received include De Gyldne Laurbær[18], a literary award[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1949[35]; Danish Dramatics' Honorary Award[19], a cultural prize[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1956[38]; Emma Bærentzens Endownment[20], an art prize[39], in Denmark[40]; Q131304571[21]; Q47004895[22]; and Q11994407[23], a literary award[41], in Denmark[42].

Personal Life

A child of Hans Christian Branner was Jens Branner[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 23, 1966[5] and April 24, 1966[11]. Hans Christian Branner died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Hørsholm Kirkegård[12].

Why It Matters

Hans Christian Branner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Hans Christian Branner born?

Hans Christian Branner's place of birth was Ordrup[2].

Where did Hans Christian Branner die?

Hans Christian Branner died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Hans Christian Branner's parents?

Hans Christian Branner's father was Christian Branner[13].

What did Hans Christian Branner do for work?

Hans Christian Branner worked as translator[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Hans Christian Branner go to school?

Hans Christian Branner was educated at Ordrup Gymnasium[16] and University of Copenhagen[17].

What awards did Hans Christian Branner receive?

Honors received include De Gyldne Laurbær[18], Danish Dramatics' Honorary Award[19], Emma Bærentzens Endownment[20], and Q131304571[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . dramatiker.dk. Retrieved . dramatiker.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child Jens Branner
    Given name Hans
    Languages spoken, written or signed Danish
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