Per Højholt

Danish poet (1928–2004)
Person human Q1350383
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Per Højholt

Summary

Per Højholt is a human[1]. He was born in Esbjerg[2]. He was born on July 22, 1928[3]. He died in Silkeborg[4]. He died on October 15, 2004[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and prose writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Per Højholt's place of birth was Esbjerg[2].
  • Per Højholt died in Silkeborg[4].
  • Per Højholt was born on July 22, 1928[3].
  • Per Højholt died on October 15, 2004[5].
  • A child of Per Højholt was Q64513503[10].
  • Per Højholt held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Per Højholt worked as a poet[6].
  • Per Højholt's professions included writer[7].
  • Per Højholt's professions included prose writer[8].
  • Per Højholt was educated at Esbjerg Statsskole[12].
  • Per Højholt was educated at Q122328193[13].
  • Per Højholt received the Danish Critics Prize for Literature[14].
  • Per Højholt received the Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[15].
  • Per Højholt received the The Native Danish Language Award[16].
  • Per Højholt received the Holberg Medal[17].
  • Per Højholt received the Emil Aarestrup Medal[18].
  • Per Højholt is recorded as male[19].
  • Per Højholt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Per Højholt's family name is recorded as Højholt[21].
  • Per Højholt's family name is recorded as Jørgensen[22].
  • Per Højholt's given name is recorded as Per[23].
  • Per Højholt's nominated for is recorded as Nordic Council Literature Prize[24].
  • Per Højholt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[25].
  • Per Højholt's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Per Højholt Jørgensen'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Esbjerg[2], Per Højholt… he was born on July 22, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Esbjerg Statsskole[12], a gymnasium[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1907[29] and Q122328193[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and prose writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Danish Critics Prize for Literature[14], a literary award[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1957[32]; Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[15], a literary award[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1961[35]; The Native Danish Language Award[16], a cultural prize[36], in Denmark[37]; Holberg Medal[17], a literary award[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1934[40]; and Emil Aarestrup Medal[18], a literary award[41], in Denmark[42], founded in 1950[43].

Personal Life

A child of Per Højholt was Q64513503[10].

Death and Burial

Per Højholt died on October 15, 2004[5]. He died in Silkeborg[4].

Why It Matters

Per Højholt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Per Højholt born?

Per Højholt was born in Esbjerg[2].

Where did Per Højholt die?

Per Højholt died in Silkeborg[4].

What did Per Højholt do for work?

Per Højholt worked as poet[6], writer[7], and prose writer[8].

Where did Per Højholt go to school?

Per Højholt was educated at Esbjerg Statsskole[12] and Q122328193[13].

What awards did Per Højholt receive?

Honors received include Danish Critics Prize for Literature[14], Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[15], The Native Danish Language Award[16], and Holberg Medal[17].

References

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  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Retrieved . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Retrieved . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . norden.org. Retrieved . norden.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Retrieved . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Per
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Silkeborg
    Family name Højholt, Jørgensen
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