Holger Drachmann
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Summary
Holger Drachmann was born on October 9, 1846[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on January 14, 1908[3], in Hornbæk[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], poet[6], painter[7], playwright[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1846[11]
- Date of death: 1908[12]
- Father: Andreas Georg Drachmann[13]
- Spouse: Vilhelmine Erichsen[14], Emmy Drachmann[15], Soffi Drachmann[16]
- Child: Eva Drachmann[17], Povl Drachmann[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[19]
- Occupation: librettist[20]
- Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[21]
- Student: Carl Locher[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[24]
- Member of: Skagen Painters[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Movement: Modern Breakthrough[27]
- Genre: lyric poetry[28]
- Commons category: Holger Drachmann[29]
- Family name: Drachmann[30]
- Given name: Holger[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Holger Drachmann[32]
- Described at URL: http://adl.dk/adl_pub/forfatter/e_forfatter/e_forfatter.xsql?ff_id=26[33], https://www.kulturarv.dk/kid/VisWeilbach.do?kunstnerId=1161&wsektion=alle[34], http://danskforfatterleksikon.dk/1850bib/dholgerdrachmann.htm[35]
- Student of: Frederik Ferdinand Helsted[36], Carl Baagøe[37], Carl Frederik Sørensen[38]
- Depicted by: Holger Drachmann[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40], Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon[41], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Library of the World's Best Literature[43], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Albert Edelfelt's letters[45], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[46]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[48]
- Commons Creator page: Holger Drachmann[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Holger Drachmann include Drachmannlegatet[50], a literary award[51], in Denmark[52], founded in 1917[53].
Why It Matters
Holger Drachmann has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Drachmannlegatet[50], a literary award[51], in Denmark[52], founded in 1917[53].
FAQs
Where was Holger Drachmann born?
Holger Drachmann was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did Holger Drachmann die?
Holger Drachmann died in Hornbæk[4].
Who were Holger Drachmann's parents?
Holger Drachmann's father was Andreas Georg Drachmann[13].
Who was Holger Drachmann married to?
Holger Drachmann's spouses include Vilhelmine Erichsen[14], Emmy Drachmann[15], and Soffi Drachmann[16].
What did Holger Drachmann do for work?
Holger Drachmann worked as a journalist[5], poet[6], painter[7], playwright[8], and writer[9].
Where did Holger Drachmann go to school?
Holger Drachmann was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[21].
What awards did Holger Drachmann receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23] and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].