Henrik Pontoppidan

Danish writer, Nobel Laureate
Person human Q225554
Henrik Pontoppidan
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Henrik Pontoppidan

Summary

Henrik Pontoppidan is a human[1]. He was born in Fredericia[2]. He was born on July 24, 1857[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 21, 1943[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henrik Pontoppidan was born in Fredericia[2].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan died in Ordrup[11].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan was born on July 24, 1857[3].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan died on August 21, 1943[5].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's father was Dines Pontoppidan[12].
  • Among Henrik Pontoppidan's spouses was Mette Marie Hansen[13].
  • Among Henrik Pontoppidan's spouses was Antoinette Kofoed[14].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan worked as a writer[6].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's professions included novelist[7].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's professions included poet[9].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan received the Nobel Prize in Literature[16].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan is recorded as male[17].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's family is recorded as Q121301188[19].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's genre is prose[20].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's Commons category is recorded as Henrik Pontoppidan[21].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's residence is recorded as Fredericia[22].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's residence is recorded as Randers[23].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's family name is recorded as Pontoppidan[24].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's given name is recorded as Henrik[25].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henrik Pontoppidan[26].
  • Henrik Pontoppidan's work location is recorded as Copenhagen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fredericia[2], Henrik Pontoppidan… he was born on July 24, 1857[3]. His father was Dines Pontoppidan[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and poet[9].

Recognition

Henrik Pontoppidan received the Nobel Prize in Literature[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mette Marie Hansen[13], 1855–1939[28], of Kingdom of Denmark[29] and Antoinette Kofoed[14].

Death and Burial

Henrik Pontoppidan died on August 21, 1943[5]. Recorded place of death include Copenhagen[4], a largest city[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1167[32] and Ordrup[11], a city district[33], in Denmark[34].

Why It Matters

Henrik Pontoppidan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Henrik Pontoppidan born?

Born in Fredericia[2], Henrik Pontoppidan…

Where did Henrik Pontoppidan die?

Henrik Pontoppidan died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Henrik Pontoppidan's parents?

Henrik Pontoppidan's father was Dines Pontoppidan[12].

Who was Henrik Pontoppidan married to?

Henrik Pontoppidan's spouses include Mette Marie Hansen[13] and Antoinette Kofoed[14].

What did Henrik Pontoppidan do for work?

Henrik Pontoppidan worked as writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and poet[9].

What awards did Henrik Pontoppidan receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . nobelprize.org. nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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