Karl Adolph Gjellerup

Danish writer (1857–1919)
Person human Q131487
Karl Adolph Gjellerup
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Summary

Karl Adolph Gjellerup is a human[1]. He was born in Roholte[2]. He was born on 1857[3]. He passed away in Klotzsche[4]. He died on October 13, 1919[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup was born in Roholte[2].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup died in Klotzsche[4].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup was born on 1857[3].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup was born on June 2, 1857[12].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup died on October 13, 1919[5].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup died on October 11, 1919[13].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup died on 1919[14].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup is buried at Alter Friedhof Klotzsche[15].
  • Among Karl Adolph Gjellerup's spouses was Eugenia Gjellerup[16].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup is identified as part of the Danes ethnic group[18].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's professions included poet[6].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's professions included writer[7].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's professions included novelist[8].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup worked as a playwright[9].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's professions included theologian[10].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup received the Nobel Prize in Literature[19].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's religion is recorded as atheism[20].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup is recorded as male[21].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's Commons category is recorded as Karl Gjellerup[23].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's archives at is recorded as Saxon State and University Library, Dresden[24].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's family name is recorded as Gjellerup[25].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Karl Adolph Gjellerup's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Karl Gjellerup[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl Adolph Gjellerup was born in Roholte[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1857[3] and June 2, 1857[12]. He is identified as part of the Danes ethnic group[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and theologian[10].

Recognition

Karl Adolph Gjellerup received the Nobel Prize in Literature[19].

Personal Life

Among Karl Adolph Gjellerup's spouses was Eugenia Gjellerup[16]. His religion is recorded as atheism[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 13, 1919[5], October 11, 1919[13], and 1919[14]. Karl Adolph Gjellerup passed away in Klotzsche[4]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Klotzsche[15].

Why It Matters

Karl Adolph Gjellerup ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Karl Adolph Gjellerup born?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup's place of birth was Roholte[2].

Where did Karl Adolph Gjellerup die?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup passed away in Klotzsche[4].

Who was Karl Adolph Gjellerup married to?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup's spouses include Eugenia Gjellerup[16].

What did Karl Adolph Gjellerup do for work?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup worked as poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and theologian[10].

What awards did Karl Adolph Gjellerup receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 23w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Danish
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