Henrik Ibsen
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Henrik Ibsen was born on March 20, 1828, at Stockmanngården and died on May 23, 1906, in Christiania, with Norwegian citizenship [1][2][3][4][1][2][3][4][1][5]. His occupation included being a playwright, poet, librettist, director, and writer, and his native language was Norwegian [6][3][7][8]. He was the son of Knud Ibsen and Marichen Altenburg [1][1], and had siblings named Hedvig Ibsen, Ole Paus Ibsen, Johan Andreas Altenburg Ibsen, Nicolai Alexander Ibsen, and Johan Altenburg Ibsen [1][9]. Ibsen married Suzannah Ibsen in 1858, and their marriage lasted until his death in 1906 [1][10]; they had two children, Sigurd Ibsen and Hans Jacob Henriksen [1].
Ibsen worked in the field of performing arts and was associated with the literary realism movement [6][11]. He wrote in the genres of drama and poetry [11], producing notable works such as Peer Gynt, A Doll’s House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck, and Hedda Gabler, among at least four additional plays [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]. He received multiple honors, including the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav, King Oscar II’s reward medal, Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa, and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine, along with one other award [1][42].
Ibsen died of a stroke and was buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund [43][44][45][4].
Henrik Ibsen
Summary
Henrik Ibsen is a human[1]. He was born in Stockmanngården[2]. He passed away in Christiania[3]. He worked as a playwright[4], poet[5], librettist[6], director[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,889 views/month, #5,805 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Henrik Ibsen was born in Stockmanngården[2].
- Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien[10].
- Henrik Ibsen passed away in Christiania[3].
- Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[11].
- Henrik Ibsen's father was Knud Ibsen[12].
- Henrik Ibsen's mother was Marichen Altenburg[13].
- Among Henrik Ibsen's spouses was Suzannah Ibsen[14].
- A child of Henrik Ibsen was Sigurd Ibsen[15].
- A child of Henrik Ibsen was Hans Jacob Henriksen[16].
- Henrik Ibsen held citizenship in Norway[17].
- Norwegian was Henrik Ibsen's native language[18].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included playwright[4].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included poet[5].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included librettist[6].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included director[7].
- Henrik Ibsen worked as a writer[8].
- Henrik Ibsen's field of work was performing arts[19].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20].
- Henrik Ibsen received the King Oscar II's reward medal[21].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[23].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[24].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[25].
- Henrik Ibsen is recorded as male[26].
- Henrik Ibsen's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Stockmanngården[2], a building[28], in Norway[29] and Skien[10], a city[30], in Norway[31]. Henrik Ibsen's father was Knud Ibsen[12]. His mother was Marichen Altenburg[13]. Norwegian was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[4], poet[5], librettist[6], director[7], and writer[8]. Henrik Ibsen's field of work was performing arts[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20], a grade of an order[32], in Norway[33]; King Oscar II's reward medal[21], a medallion[34], in Union between Sweden and Norway[35]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[23], a grade of an order[38], in Sweden[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[24], a grade of an order[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1772[42]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[25].
Personal Life
Henrik Ibsen was married to Suzannah Ibsen[14]. Children include Sigurd Ibsen[15], a politician[43], 1859–1930[44], of Norway[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav[46] and Hans Jacob Henriksen[16], 1846–1916[47], of Norway[48].
Death and Burial
Henrik Ibsen passed away in Christiania[3]. The cause of death was stroke[49]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Henrik Ibsen include International Ibsen Award[50] and he[51].
Why It Matters
Henrik Ibsen ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,889 views/month, #5,805 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Miller[54], a playwright[55], 1915–2005[56], of United States[57], awarded the Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[58]; Anton Chekhov[59], a physician[60], 1860–1904[61], of Russian Empire[62], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[63], specialised in prose[64]; George Bernard Shaw[65], a music critic[66], 1856–1950[67], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[68], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[69], specialised in fine art[70]; Henry James[71], a writer[72], 1843–1916[73], of United States[74], awarded the Order of Merit[75], specialised in English-language literature[76]; Constantine Stanislavsky[77], a theatrical director[78], 1863–1938[79], of Russian Empire[80], awarded the Order of Lenin[81], specialised in theatre art[82]; and Buddenbrooks[83], a literary work[84], founded in 1890[85], written by Thomas Mann[86].
Works attributed to him include Hedda Gabler[87], A Doll's House[88], Peer Gynt[89], An Enemy of the People[90], Ghosts[91], and The Wild Duck[92]. Entities named for him include International Ibsen Award[50] and he[51].
FAQs
Where was Henrik Ibsen born?
Henrik Ibsen's place of birth was Stockmanngården[2].
Where did Henrik Ibsen die?
Henrik Ibsen died in Christiania[3].
Who were Henrik Ibsen's parents?
Henrik Ibsen's father was Knud Ibsen[12]. Henrik Ibsen's mother was Marichen Altenburg[13].
Who was Henrik Ibsen married to?
Henrik Ibsen's spouses include Suzannah Ibsen[14].
What did Henrik Ibsen do for work?
Henrik Ibsen worked as playwright[4], poet[5], librettist[6], director[7], and writer[8].
What awards did Henrik Ibsen receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20], King Oscar II's reward medal[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[23].
Who did Henrik Ibsen influence?
Henrik Ibsen has been cited as an influence by Arthur Miller[54], Anton Chekhov[59], George Bernard Shaw[65], and Henry James[71].