Ole Wivel

Danish writer (1921-2004)
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Ole Wivel

Summary

Ole Wivel is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1921[3]. He died in Hillerød[4]. He died on May 30, 2004[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ole Wivel's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Ole Wivel passed away in Hillerød[4].
  • Ole Wivel was born on September 29, 1921[3].
  • Ole Wivel died on May 30, 2004[5].
  • Burial took place at Vedbæk Cemetery[9].
  • Ole Wivel's father was Carl-Eilert Wivel[10].
  • A child of Ole Wivel was Anne Wivel[11].
  • Ole Wivel held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Ole Wivel's professions included poet[6].
  • Ole Wivel worked as a teacher[7].
  • Among Ole Wivel's employers was Askov Højskole[13].
  • Ole Wivel was employed by Krogerup Højskole[14].
  • Ole Wivel's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Ole Wivel was educated at Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium[16].
  • Ole Wivel received the Emil Aarestrup Medal[17].
  • Ole Wivel received the Holberg Medal[18].
  • Ole Wivel was a member of Danish Academy[19].
  • Ole Wivel was a member of Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber[20].
  • Ole Wivel is recorded as male[21].
  • Ole Wivel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ole Wivel's family name is recorded as Wivel[23].
  • Ole Wivel's given name is recorded as Ole[24].
  • Ole Wivel's relative is recorded as Peter Wivel[25].
  • Ole Wivel's relative is recorded as Mikael Wivel[26].
  • Ole Wivel's relative is recorded as Henrik Wivel[27].

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Origins and Family

Ole Wivel's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on September 29, 1921[3]. His father was Carl-Eilert Wivel[10].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[15], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium[16], a gymnasium[31], in Denmark[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and teacher[7]. Employers include Askov Højskole[13], a folk high school[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1865[35] and Krogerup Højskole[14], a manor house[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1946[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Emil Aarestrup Medal[17], a literary award[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1950[41] and Holberg Medal[18], a literary award[42], in Denmark[43], founded in 1934[44].

Personal Life

A child of Ole Wivel was Anne Wivel[11].

Death and Burial

Ole Wivel died on May 30, 2004[5]. He died in Hillerød[4]. He is buried at Vedbæk Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ole Wivel include Wivels Forlag[45], a publishing house[46], in Denmark[47], founded in 1945[48].

Why It Matters

Ole Wivel has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Entities named for him include Wivels Forlag[45], a publishing house[46], in Denmark[47], founded in 1945[48].

FAQs

Where was Ole Wivel born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Ole Wivel…

Where did Ole Wivel die?

Ole Wivel passed away in Hillerød[4].

Who were Ole Wivel's parents?

Ole Wivel's father was Carl-Eilert Wivel[10].

What did Ole Wivel do for work?

Ole Wivel worked as poet[6] and teacher[7].

Where did Ole Wivel go to school?

Ole Wivel was educated at University of Copenhagen[15] and Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium[16].

What awards did Ole Wivel receive?

Honors received include Emil Aarestrup Medal[17] and Holberg Medal[18].

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  1. [2] . Kraks Blå Bog, 1974 edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . gravsted.dk. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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