Johannes Jørgensen
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Summary
Johannes Jørgensen was born on November 6, 1866[1], in Svendborg[2]. He died on May 29, 1956[3], in Svendborg[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], biographer[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Kirkegård[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Native language: Danish[13]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[14], poetry[15], religious literature[16], spirituality[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], Holberg Medal[20], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Dansk Oversætterforbunds Ærespris[22], honorary doctor of Stockholm University[23], Drachmannlegatet[24]
- Member of: Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[25], Danish Authors’ Society[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Johannes Jørgensen[29]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[30]
- Family name: Jørgensen[31]
- Given name: Johannes[32], Jens[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johannes Jørgensen[34]
- Commons gallery: Johannes Jørgensen[35]
- Work location: Copenhagen[36]
- Described by source: Literair Gent[37]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[39]
- Name in native language: Jens Johannes Jørgensen[40]
Why It Matters
Johannes Jørgensen has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Jørgensen born?
Johannes Jørgensen was born in Svendborg[2].
Where did Johannes Jørgensen die?
Johannes Jørgensen passed away in Svendborg[4].
What did Johannes Jørgensen do for work?
Johannes Jørgensen worked as a poet[5], writer[6], biographer[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9].
What awards did Johannes Jørgensen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], Holberg Medal[20], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].