Holger Drachmann

Poet and painter (1846-1908)
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Holger Drachmann
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Holger Drachmann

Summary

Holger Drachmann is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1846[3]. He died in Hornbæk[4]. He died on January 14, 1908[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], painter[8], playwright[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Holger Drachmann was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Holger Drachmann died in Hornbæk[4].
  • Holger Drachmann was born on October 9, 1846[3].
  • Holger Drachmann was born on 1846[12].
  • Holger Drachmann died on January 14, 1908[5].
  • Holger Drachmann died on 1908[13].
  • Holger Drachmann's father was Andreas Georg Drachmann[14].
  • Holger Drachmann was married to Vilhelmine Erichsen[15].
  • Among Holger Drachmann's spouses was Emmy Drachmann[16].
  • Holger Drachmann was married to Soffi Drachmann[17].
  • A child of Holger Drachmann was Eva Drachmann[18].
  • A child of Holger Drachmann was Povl Drachmann[19].
  • Holger Drachmann held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[20].
  • Holger Drachmann worked as a journalist[6].
  • Holger Drachmann worked as a poet[7].
  • Holger Drachmann's professions included painter[8].
  • Holger Drachmann's professions included playwright[9].
  • Holger Drachmann worked as a writer[10].
  • Holger Drachmann's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[21].
  • A notable student of Holger Drachmann was Carl Locher[22].
  • Holger Drachmann received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Holger Drachmann was a member of Skagen Painters[24].
  • Holger Drachmann is recorded as male[25].
  • Holger Drachmann's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Holger Drachmann is associated with the Modern Breakthrough movement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Holger Drachmann… Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1846[3] and 1846[12]. His father was Andreas Georg Drachmann[14].

Education

Holger Drachmann's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[21]. Studied under Frederik Ferdinand Helsted[28], a painter[29], 1809–1875[30], of Kingdom of Denmark[31]; Carl Baagøe[32], a painter[33], 1829–1902[34], of Kingdom of Denmark[35]; and Carl Frederik Sørensen[36], a painter[37], 1818–1879[38], of Kingdom of Denmark[39], awarded the De Neuhausenske Præmier[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], painter[8], playwright[9], and writer[10]. A notable student of Holger Drachmann was Carl Locher[22].

Recognition

Holger Drachmann received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Vilhelmine Erichsen[15], a model[41], 1852–1935[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43]; Emmy Drachmann[16], a novelist[44], 1854–1928[45], of Kingdom of Denmark[46]; and Soffi Drachmann[17], 1873–1917[47]. Children include Eva Drachmann[18], a writer[48], 1874–1954[49], of Kingdom of Denmark[50], awarded the Drachmannlegatet[51] and Povl Drachmann[19], a novelist[52], 1887–1941[53], of Kingdom of Denmark[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 14, 1908[5] and 1908[13]. Holger Drachmann passed away in Hornbæk[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Holger Drachmann include Drachmannlegatet[55], a literary award[56], in Denmark[57], founded in 1917[58].

Why It Matters

Holger Drachmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Entities named for him include Drachmannlegatet[55], a literary award[56], in Denmark[57], founded in 1917[58].

FAQs

Where was Holger Drachmann born?

Holger Drachmann was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Holger Drachmann die?

Holger Drachmann died in Hornbæk[4].

Who were Holger Drachmann's parents?

Holger Drachmann's father was Andreas Georg Drachmann[14].

Who was Holger Drachmann married to?

Holger Drachmann's spouses include Vilhelmine Erichsen[15], Emmy Drachmann[16], and Soffi Drachmann[17].

What did Holger Drachmann do for work?

Holger Drachmann worked as journalist[6], poet[7], painter[8], playwright[9], and writer[10].

Where did Holger Drachmann go to school?

Holger Drachmann was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[21].

What awards did Holger Drachmann receive?

Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].

References

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . kulturarv.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Q56084819. wikidata.org.
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  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] . wikidata.org.
  28. [36] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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