Adam Oehlenschläger
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Summary
Adam Oehlenschläger was born on November 14, 1779[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on January 20, 1850[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], and librettist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (574 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1779[11]
- Date of death: 1850[12]
- Place of burial: Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[13]
- Father: Joachim Conrad Oehlenschläger[14]
- Spouse: Christiane Georgina Elisabeth Öhlenschläger[15]
- Child: Marie Louise Oehlenschläger[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[17]
- Occupation: university teacher[18], lyricist[19]
- Field of work: literature[20]
- Position held: rector[21]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[22]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[23], Efterslægten[24]
- Notable work: The golden horns[25], Der er et yndigt land[26], Aladdin[27]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[28], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[29], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[31], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[32], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[33]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[34], Ludlamshöhle[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Movement: Romanticism[37]
- Commons category: Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger[38]
- Family name: Oehlenschläger[39]
- Given name: Adam[40], Gottlob[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Adam Oehlenschläger[42]
- Commons gallery: Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger[43]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44]
Why It Matters
Adam Oehlenschläger has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Johannes V. Jensen[47], a writer[48], 1873–1950[49], of Kingdom of Denmark[50], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[51].
FAQs
Where was Adam Oehlenschläger born?
Adam Oehlenschläger's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Adam Oehlenschläger die?
Adam Oehlenschläger died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Adam Oehlenschläger's parents?
Adam Oehlenschläger's father was Joachim Conrad Oehlenschläger[14].
Who was Adam Oehlenschläger married to?
Adam Oehlenschläger's spouses include Christiane Georgina Elisabeth Öhlenschläger[15].
What did Adam Oehlenschläger do for work?
Adam Oehlenschläger worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], and librettist[9].
Where did Adam Oehlenschläger go to school?
Adam Oehlenschläger was educated at University of Copenhagen[23] and Efterslægten[24].
What awards did Adam Oehlenschläger receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[28], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[29], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[31].
Who did Adam Oehlenschläger influence?
Adam Oehlenschläger has been cited as an influence by Johannes V. Jensen[47].