Ludvig Holberg

Summary

Ludvig Holberg is a human^[1]. He was born in Bergen^[2]. He was born on December 3, 1684^[3]. He died in Copenhagen^[4]. He died on January 28, 1754^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], philosopher^[7], playwright^[8], historian^[9], and essayist^[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• Ludvig Holberg's place of birth was Bergen^[2].
• Ludvig Holberg died in Copenhagen^[4].
• Ludvig Holberg was born on December 3, 1684^[3].
• Ludvig Holberg was born on January 1, 1684^[12].
• Ludvig Holberg died on January 28, 1754^[5].
• Ludvig Holberg died on June 28, 1754^[13].
• Ludvig Holberg died on January 1, 1754^[14].
• Burial took place at Sorø Klosterkirke^[15].
• Ludvig Holberg's father was Christen Nielsen Holberg^[16].
• Ludvig Holberg's mother was Karen Lem^[17].
• Ludvig Holberg held citizenship in Norway^[18].
• Ludvig Holberg held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[19].
• Ludvig Holberg's professions included writer^[6].
• Ludvig Holberg's professions included philosopher^[7].
• Ludvig Holberg worked as a playwright^[8].
• Ludvig Holberg's professions included historian^[9].
• Ludvig Holberg worked as an essayist^[10].
• Ludvig Holberg worked as an autobiographer^[20].
• Ludvig Holberg held the position of professor^[21].
• Ludvig Holberg held the position of rector^[22].
• Ludvig Holberg was employed by University of Copenhagen^[23].
• Ludvig Holberg's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen^[24].
• Ludvig Holberg was educated at Bergen Cathedral School^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Ludvig Holberg is The Political Tinker^[26].
• Ludvig Holberg was influenced by Molière^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bergen^[2], Ludvig Holberg… Recorded date of birth include December 3, 1684^[3] and January 1, 1684^[12]. His father was Christen Nielsen Holberg^[16]. His mother was Karen Lem^[17].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen^[24], a public research university^[28], in Denmark^[29], founded in 1479^[30] and Bergen Cathedral School^[25], an upper secondary school in Norway^[31], in Norway^[32], founded in 1153^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], philosopher^[7], playwright^[8], historian^[9], essayist^[10], and autobiographer^[20]. Ludvig Holberg was employed by University of Copenhagen^[23]. Positions held include professor^[21], a title of authority^[34] and rector^[22], an elective office^[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ludvig Holberg is The Political Tinker^[26]. Things named for him include Holberg Medal^[36], a literary award^[37], in Denmark^[38], founded in 1934^[39]; Holberg^[40], an impact crater^[41]; and Holberg International Memorial Prize^[42], an award^[43], in Norway^[44], founded in 2003^[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 28, 1754^[5], June 28, 1754^[13], and January 1, 1754^[14]. Ludvig Holberg passed away in Copenhagen^[4]. Burial took place at Sorø Klosterkirke^[15].

Why It Matters

Ludvig Holberg has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Works attributed to him include Niels Klim's Underground Travels^[47], a literary work^[48]; Erasmus Montanus^[49], a literary work^[50]; Jeppe på bjerget^[51], a musical work/composition^[52]; and The Political Tinker^[53], a literary work^[54]. Entities named for him include Holberg Medal^[36], a literary award^[37], in Denmark^[38], founded in 1934^[39]; Holberg^[40], an impact crater^[41]; and Holberg International Memorial Prize^[42], an award^[43], in Norway^[44], founded in 2003^[45].

FAQs

Where was Ludvig Holberg born?

Ludvig Holberg was born in Bergen^[2].

Where did Ludvig Holberg die?

Ludvig Holberg died in Copenhagen^[4].

Who were Ludvig Holberg's parents?

Ludvig Holberg's father was Christen Nielsen Holberg^[16]. Ludvig Holberg's mother was Karen Lem^[17].

What did Ludvig Holberg do for work?

Ludvig Holberg worked as writer^[6], philosopher^[7], playwright^[8], historian^[9], and essayist^[10].

Where did Ludvig Holberg go to school?

Ludvig Holberg was educated at University of Copenhagen^[24] and Bergen Cathedral School^[25].