Henrik Ibsen
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Henrik Ibsen
Summary
Henrik Ibsen is a human[1]. He was born in Stockmanngården[2]. He passed away in Christiania[3]. He worked as a playwright[4], poet[5], librettist[6], director[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,753 views/month, #5,805 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Henrik Ibsen was born in Stockmanngården[2].
- Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien[10].
- Henrik Ibsen passed away in Christiania[3].
- Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[11].
- Henrik Ibsen's father was Knud Ibsen[12].
- Henrik Ibsen's mother was Marichen Altenburg[13].
- Among Henrik Ibsen's spouses was Suzannah Ibsen[14].
- A child of Henrik Ibsen was Sigurd Ibsen[15].
- A child of Henrik Ibsen was Hans Jacob Henriksen[16].
- Henrik Ibsen held citizenship in Norway[17].
- Norwegian was Henrik Ibsen's native language[18].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included playwright[4].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included poet[5].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included librettist[6].
- Henrik Ibsen's professions included director[7].
- Henrik Ibsen worked as a writer[8].
- Henrik Ibsen's field of work was performing arts[19].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20].
- Henrik Ibsen received the King Oscar II's reward medal[21].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[23].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[24].
- Henrik Ibsen received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[25].
- Henrik Ibsen is recorded as male[26].
- Henrik Ibsen's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: NO[29]
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Began / founded: 1828-03-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1906-05-23[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: ef9e60c9-c738-4f61-8c1d-ece78093a613[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Stockmanngården[2], a building[33], in Norway[34] and Skien[10], a city[35], in Norway[36]. Henrik Ibsen's father was Knud Ibsen[12]. His mother was Marichen Altenburg[13]. Norwegian was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[4], poet[5], librettist[6], director[7], and writer[8]. Henrik Ibsen's field of work was performing arts[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20], a grade of an order[37], in Norway[38]; King Oscar II's reward medal[21], a medallion[39], in Union between Sweden and Norway[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[23], a grade of an order[43], in Sweden[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[24], a grade of an order[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1772[47]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[25].
Personal Life
Henrik Ibsen was married to Suzannah Ibsen[14]. Children include Sigurd Ibsen[15], a politician[48], 1859–1930[49], of Norway[50], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav[51] and Hans Jacob Henriksen[16], 1846–1916[52], of Norway[53].
Death and Burial
Henrik Ibsen passed away in Christiania[3]. The cause of death was stroke[54]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Henrik Ibsen include International Ibsen Award[55] and he[56].
Why It Matters
Henrik Ibsen ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,753 views/month, #5,805 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Miller[59], a playwright[60], 1915–2005[61], of United States[62], awarded the Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[63]; Anton Chekhov[64], a physician[65], 1860–1904[66], of Russian Empire[67], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[68], specialised in prose[69]; George Bernard Shaw[70], a music critic[71], 1856–1950[72], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[73], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[74], specialised in fine art[75]; Henry James[76], a writer[77], 1843–1916[78], of United States[79], awarded the Order of Merit[80], specialised in English-language literature[81]; Jonathan Franzen[82], a novelist[83], b. 1959[84], of United States[85], awarded the honorary degree[86], specialised in creative and professional writing[87]; and Constantine Stanislavsky[88], a theatrical director[89], 1863–1938[90], of Russian Empire[91], awarded the Order of Lenin[92], specialised in theatre art[93].
Works attributed to him include A Doll's House[94], Peer Gynt[95], Hedda Gabler[96], Ghosts[97], An Enemy of the People[98], and The Wild Duck[99]. Entities named for him include International Ibsen Award[55] and he[56].
FAQs
Where was Henrik Ibsen born?
Henrik Ibsen's place of birth was Stockmanngården[2].
Where did Henrik Ibsen die?
Henrik Ibsen died in Christiania[3].
Who were Henrik Ibsen's parents?
Henrik Ibsen's father was Knud Ibsen[12]. Henrik Ibsen's mother was Marichen Altenburg[13].
Who was Henrik Ibsen married to?
Henrik Ibsen's spouses include Suzannah Ibsen[14].
What did Henrik Ibsen do for work?
Henrik Ibsen worked as playwright[4], poet[5], librettist[6], director[7], and writer[8].
What awards did Henrik Ibsen receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20], King Oscar II's reward medal[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[23].
Who did Henrik Ibsen influence?
Henrik Ibsen has been cited as an influence by Arthur Miller[59], Anton Chekhov[64], George Bernard Shaw[70], and Henry James[76].