Per Højholt

Danish poet (1928–2004)
Person human Q1350383
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Summary

Per Højholt was born on July 22, 1928[1], in Esbjerg[2]. He died on October 15, 2004[3], in Silkeborg[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and prose writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Q64513503[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[10]
  • Educated at: Esbjerg Statsskole[11], Q122328193[12]
  • Award received: Danish Critics Prize for Literature[13], Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[14], The Native Danish Language Award[15], Holberg Medal[16], Emil Aarestrup Medal[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Højholt[19], Jørgensen[20]
  • Given name: Per[21]
  • Nominated for: Nordic Council Literature Prize[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]
  • Birth name: Per Højholt Jørgensen[24]
  • P14750: A707-738A-57F7-EA9C-75FB[25]

Why It Matters

Per Højholt has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

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 a poet[5], writer[6], and prose writer[7].

Where did Per Højholt go to school?

Per Højholt was educated at Esbjerg Statsskole[11] and Q122328193[12].

What awards did Per Højholt receive?

Honors received include Danish Critics Prize for Literature[13], Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[14], The Native Danish Language Award[15], and Holberg Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Retrieved . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Retrieved . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . norden.org. Retrieved . norden.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Retrieved . arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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