Otto Benzon

Danish writer and poet (1856-1927)
Person human Q4585090
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Otto Benzon

Summary

Otto Benzon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 17, 1856[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on May 16, 1927[5]. He worked as a pharmacist[6] and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto Benzon's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Otto Benzon passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Otto Benzon was born on January 17, 1856[3].
  • Otto Benzon died on May 16, 1927[5].
  • Otto Benzon is buried at Taarbæk[9].
  • Otto Benzon's father was Alfred Benzon[10].
  • Among Otto Benzon's spouses was Emma Scavenius[11].
  • Among Otto Benzon's spouses was Ellen Lucinde Kunwald[12].
  • Otto Benzon held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Otto Benzon worked as a pharmacist[6].
  • Otto Benzon worked as a playwright[7].
  • Otto Benzon held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Otto Benzon was educated at Q16323663[15].
  • Otto Benzon received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Otto Benzon received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Otto Benzon received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Otto Benzon is recorded as male[19].
  • Otto Benzon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Otto Benzon's Commons category is recorded as Otto Benzon[21].
  • Otto Benzon's family name is recorded as Benzon[22].
  • Otto Benzon's given name is recorded as Otto[23].
  • Otto Benzon's depicted by is recorded as A luncheon. The artist, his wife and the writer Otto Benzon[24].
  • Otto Benzon's described by source is recorded as Albert Edelfelt's letters[25].
  • Otto Benzon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].
  • Otto Benzon's sibling is recorded as Alfred Benzon[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Otto Benzon… he was born on January 17, 1856[3]. His father was Alfred Benzon[10].

Education

Otto Benzon was educated at Q16323663[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pharmacist[6] and playwright[7]. Otto Benzon held the position of chairperson[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1808[32]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emma Scavenius[11] and Ellen Lucinde Kunwald[12], 1883–1965[35], of Kingdom of Denmark[36].

Death and Burial

Otto Benzon died on May 16, 1927[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Taarbæk[9].

Why It Matters

Otto Benzon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Otto Benzon born?

Otto Benzon's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Otto Benzon die?

Otto Benzon died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Otto Benzon's parents?

Otto Benzon's father was Alfred Benzon[10].

Who was Otto Benzon married to?

Otto Benzon's spouses include Emma Scavenius[11] and Ellen Lucinde Kunwald[12].

What did Otto Benzon do for work?

Otto Benzon worked as pharmacist[6] and playwright[7].

Where did Otto Benzon go to school?

Otto Benzon was educated at Q16323663[15].

What awards did Otto Benzon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . danskforfatterforening.dk. danskforfatterforening.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Otto
    Depicted by A luncheon. The artist, his wife and the writer Otto Benzon
    Spouse Emma Scavenius, Ellen Lucinde Kunwald
    Family name Benzon
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