Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig

Danish Lutheran pastor, theologian, hymn-writer and educator (1783-1872)
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Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig

Summary

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig is a human[1]. He was born in Udby[2]. He was born on September 8, 1783[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on September 2, 1872[5]. He worked as a poet[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], theologian[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was born in Udby[2].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was born on September 8, 1783[3].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was born on 1783[12].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig died on September 2, 1872[5].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig died on 1872[13].
  • Burial took place at Q110304837[14].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's mother was Cathrine Marie Bang[15].
  • Among Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's spouses was Elisabeth Christina Margrethe Blicher[16].
  • Among Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's spouses was Marie Toft[17].
  • Among Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's spouses was Asta Grundtvig[18].
  • A child of Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was Svend Grundtvig[19].
  • A child of Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was Johan Grundtvig[20].
  • A child of Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was Asta Marie Elisabeth Frijs Grundtvig[21].
  • A child of Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was Frederik Lange Grundtvig[22].
  • A child of Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was Meta Grundtvig[23].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[24].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig worked as a poet[6].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's professions included historian[7].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig worked as a theologian[9].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's professions included writer[10].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig worked as a hymnwriter[25].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's field of work was philosophy[26].
  • Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig held the position of member of the Danish Landsting[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was born in Udby[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 8, 1783[3] and 1783[12]. His mother was Cathrine Marie Bang[15].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[28], a public research university[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1479[31] and Aarhus Katedralskole[32], a gymnasium[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1195[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], theologian[9], writer[10], and hymnwriter[25]. Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's field of work was philosophy[26]. Positions held include member of the Danish Landsting[27], a member of parliament[36], in Kingdom of Denmark[37]; member of the Danish Constituent Assembly[38]; and member of the Folketing[39], a member of parliament[40], in Kingdom of Denmark[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig is Hil dig, frelser og forsoner[42]. Things named for him include Grundtvig's Church[43], a church building[44], in Denmark[45], founded in 1940[46]; Grundtvig programme[47]; and Grundtvigianism[48].

Recognition

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elisabeth Christina Margrethe Blicher[16], 1787–1851[50], of Kingdom of Denmark[51]; Marie Toft[17], an estate owner[52], 1813–1854[53], of Kingdom of Denmark[54]; and Asta Grundtvig[18], 1826–1890[55], of Kingdom of Denmark[56]. Children include Svend Grundtvig[19], an anthropologist[57], 1824–1883[58], of Kingdom of Denmark[59], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[60], specialised in literary studies[61]; Johan Grundtvig[20], a historian[62], 1822–1907[63], of Kingdom of Denmark[64], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[65]; Asta Marie Elisabeth Frijs Grundtvig[21], 1860–1939[66], of Kingdom of Denmark[67]; Frederik Lange Grundtvig[22], a folklorist[68], 1854–1903[69], of United States[70]; and Meta Grundtvig[23], 1827–1887[71], of Kingdom of Denmark[72]. Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[73].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 2, 1872[5] and 1872[13]. Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Q110304837[14].

Why It Matters

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

Works attributed to him include Danne-Virke[76], a magazine[77], in Denmark[78], founded in 1816[79]. Entities named for him include Grundtvig's Church[43], a church building[44], in Denmark[45], founded in 1940[46]; Grundtvig programme[47]; and Grundtvigianism[48].

FAQs

Where was Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig born?

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's place of birth was Udby[2].

Where did Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig die?

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's parents?

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's mother was Cathrine Marie Bang[15].

Who was Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig married to?

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig's spouses include Elisabeth Christina Margrethe Blicher[16], Marie Toft[17], and Asta Grundtvig[18].

What did Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig do for work?

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig worked as poet[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], theologian[9], and writer[10].

Where did Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig go to school?

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig was educated at University of Copenhagen[28] and Aarhus Katedralskole[32].

What awards did Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[49].

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Owner of Q12337370
    Notable work
    Sibling Otto Grundtvig
    Given name Nikolaj, Frederik, Severin
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