Agnes Henningsen

Danish writer and activist (1868-1962)
Person human Q4953603
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Summary

Agnes Henningsen was born on November 18, 1868[1], in Skovsbo Castle[2]. She died on April 21, 1962[3], in Copenhagen[4]. She worked as an autobiographer[5], women's rights activist[6], prose writer[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Q140701572[10]
  • Mother: Q140701653[11]
  • Spouse: Simon Koch[12]
  • Child: Poul Henningsen[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
  • Sex or gender: female[15]
  • Commons category: Agnes Henningsen[16]
  • Family name: Henningsen[17], Andersen[18]
  • Given name: Agnes[19], Kathinka[20]
  • Pseudonym: Helga Maynert[21]
  • Described by source: The History of Nordic Women's Literature[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[24], Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[25]
  • Scandinavian middle family name: Malling[26]
  • P14536: 425458[27]

Why It Matters

Agnes Henningsen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Agnes Henningsen born?

Agnes Henningsen was born in Skovsbo Castle[2].

Where did Agnes Henningsen die?

Agnes Henningsen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Agnes Henningsen's parents?

Agnes Henningsen's father was Q140701572[10]. Agnes Henningsen's mother was Q140701653[11].

Who was Agnes Henningsen married to?

Agnes Henningsen's spouses include Simon Koch[12].

What did Agnes Henningsen do for work?

Agnes Henningsen worked as an autobiographer[5], women's rights activist[6], prose writer[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'da', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'it', 'nl', 'ru', 'sv']
    Mother → Q140701653
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  2. 12w ago · GZWDer · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Q140701572
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  3. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 425458
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → autobiographer, women's rights activist, prose writer +1
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Agnes, Kathinka
    Spouse → Simon Koch
    Family name → Henningsen, Andersen
    On focus list of wikimedia project → gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia, Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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