Poul Erik Tøjner

art critic, director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark
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Poul Erik Tøjner

Summary

Poul Erik Tøjner is a human[1]. Born in Skanderborg[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1959[3]. He worked as an art historian[4], literary critic[5], non-fiction writer[6], journalist[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Poul Erik Tøjner was born in Skanderborg[2].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's place of birth was Aarhus[10].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner was born on February 25, 1959[3].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner was married to Synne Rifbjerg[11].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner worked as an art historian[4].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's professions included literary critic[5].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner worked as a non-fiction writer[6].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's professions included journalist[7].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner worked as an art critic[13].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's field of work was museum management[14].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's field of work was art criticism[15].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's field of work was literary criticism[16].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner held the position of director[17].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner held the position of museum director[18].
  • Among Poul Erik Tøjner's employers was Louisiana Museum of Modern Art[19].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[20].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner was educated at Aarhus University[21].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner received the N. L. Høyen medal[22].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner received the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner received the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[25].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner was a member of Danish Academy[26].
  • Poul Erik Tøjner is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Skanderborg[2], a city[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1101[30] and Aarhus[10], a big city[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 0800[33]. Poul Erik Tøjner was born on February 25, 1959[3].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[20], a public research university[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1479[36] and Aarhus University[21], a public university[37], in Denmark[38], founded in 1928[39], headquartered in Aarhus[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[4], literary critic[5], non-fiction writer[6], journalist[7], philosopher[8], and art critic[13]. Fields of work include museum management[14]; art criticism[15], a literary form[41]; and literary criticism[16], a literary genre[42]. Poul Erik Tøjner was employed by Louisiana Museum of Modern Art[19]. Positions held include director[17], a profession[43] and museum director[18], a profession[44].

Recognition

Awards received include N. L. Høyen medal[22], an art prize[45], in Denmark[46], founded in 1984[47]; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[48], in Denmark[49]; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], an order of merit[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1951[52]; and Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[25], an order[53], in Norway[54], founded in 1985[55].

Personal Life

Among Poul Erik Tøjner's spouses was Synne Rifbjerg[11].

Why It Matters

Poul Erik Tøjner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Poul Erik Tøjner born?

Poul Erik Tøjner's place of birth was Skanderborg[2].

Who was Poul Erik Tøjner married to?

Poul Erik Tøjner's spouses include Synne Rifbjerg[11].

What did Poul Erik Tøjner do for work?

Poul Erik Tøjner worked as art historian[4], literary critic[5], non-fiction writer[6], journalist[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Poul Erik Tøjner go to school?

Poul Erik Tøjner was educated at University of Copenhagen[20] and Aarhus University[21].

What awards did Poul Erik Tøjner receive?

Honors received include N. L. Høyen medal[22], Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], and Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[25].

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  25. [3] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Poul
    Field of work museum management, art criticism, literary criticism
    Spouse Synne Rifbjerg
    Sibling Vibeke Tøjner
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