Henrik Pontoppidan
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Summary
Henrik Pontoppidan was born on July 24, 1857[1], in Fredericia[2]. He died on August 21, 1943[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (703 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Ordrup[10]
- Father: Dines Pontoppidan[11]
- Spouse: Mette Marie Hansen[12], Antoinette Kofoed[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Pontoppidan[17]
- Genre: prose[18]
- Commons category: Henrik Pontoppidan[19]
- Residence: Fredericia[20], Randers[21]
- Family name: Pontoppidan[22]
- Given name: Henrik[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henrik Pontoppidan[24]
- Work location: Copenhagen[25]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[26], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. Volume XXIVа, 1898[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], New International Encyclopedia[33]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[35]
- Name in native language: Henrik Pontoppidan[36]
- Start of work period: 1881[37]
- End of work period: 1943[38]
Why It Matters
Henrik Pontoppidan has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Henrik Pontoppidan born?
Henrik Pontoppidan's place of birth was Fredericia[2].
Where did Henrik Pontoppidan die?
Henrik Pontoppidan died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Henrik Pontoppidan's parents?
Henrik Pontoppidan's father was Dines Pontoppidan[11].
Who was Henrik Pontoppidan married to?
Henrik Pontoppidan's spouses include Mette Marie Hansen[12] and Antoinette Kofoed[13].
What did Henrik Pontoppidan do for work?
Henrik Pontoppidan worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], and poet[8].
What awards did Henrik Pontoppidan receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[15].