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- Ludvig Holberg was born on 3 December 1684 in Bergen, Norway. He was a writer, known for Skomakarprinsen (1920), Jeppe på bjerget (1933) and The Earth Is Flat (1977). He died on 28 January 1754 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Friedrich Kuhlau was born on 11 September 1786 in Uelzen, Brunswick-Lüneburg, Holy Roman Empire [now Lower Saxony, Germany]. He was a composer, known for Walpurgis Night (1935), Wolo czawienko (1916) and Father and Son (1931). He died on 12 March 1832 in Lyngby-Taarbæk, Denmark.- Composer
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C.E.F. Weyse was born on 5 March 1774 in Denmark. C.E.F. was a composer, known for The Hunt (2012), Nøgle hus spejl (2015) and Magic Lighter (1946). C.E.F. died on 8 October 1842 in Denmark.- Jónas Hallgrímsson was born on 16 November 1807 in Hraun, Öxnadalur, Iceland. Jónas was a writer, known for M'anam (2018). Jónas died on 26 May 1845 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Steen Steensen Blicher was born on 11 October 1782 in Virum, Denmark. Steen Steensen was a writer, known for Præsten i Vejlby (1922), Præsten i Vejlby (1931) and Elise (1985). Steen Steensen died on 26 March 1848 in Denmark.- Writer
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Born in 1779 in Copenhagen, Adam Oehlenschläger was one of Denmark's most prominent poets of the early 1800s and was a leader of the Romantic movement in that country. He was heavily influenced by Norse myths and released his first volume of poetry in 1802 - entitled Digte (Poems). His works include St. John's Eve Play (1803); the historical works Earl Hakon (1807), Baldur the Good (1808) and Axel and Valborg (1809). Other important works include the tragedy Correggio (1811) and the fantasy Aladdin of the Wonderful Lamp (1820).- Søren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher who imposed restrictions on his own love and emotions and declared the idea of subjectivity as truth, is now recognized as the founder of Existentialism, an influential author in psychology, and an important figure in Postmodernism.
He was born Søren Aabye Kierkegaard on May 5, 1813, into a wealthy family in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was the youngest of seven children. His father, named Michael Pedersen Kierkegaard, was married to his 3rd cousin Ane Sorensdatter Lund, and was a rigid religious man who suffered from depression and guilt, which he imposed on his children. From the young age Kierkegaard was disabled and suffered from complications after his fall from a tree when he was a boy. He was also strongly influenced by his father's depression and stubborn belief in a curse that all his children were doomed to die by the age of 33.
His philosophy and writing was also influenced by Regine Olsen, the love of his life and the muse for his writings. He and Regine met in 1837, while they were students at University, and they became engaged in 1840, but he harbored some undisclosed secret of dark and personal nature. A year later he chose to break off the engagement rather than to reveal his secret to Regine. She married another man and refused to see Kierkegaard ever again. He sank into psychoanalysis of the ethical and emotional aspects of breaking off in his book 'Repetition' (1843) which he published under the pseudonym Constantin Constantinus. At that time he was suffering from melancholy, probably a form of depression coming from his own trauma and disability. In his writings Kierkegaard used the word 'marriage' as a trope for the universal demands made by social mores.
Kierkegaard's works deal with problems of choice in many aspects, ranging from emotions and feelings of an individual, to religious, philosophical, and political aspects of human society. Kierkegaard offered no solutions but rather a variety of views on individual, social and political conundrums and unresolvable complexities, ranging from an "Attack on" approach to an observationist position. His masterpiece and arguably the greatest work, 'Either/Or', was written during his stay in Berlin in 1842, then was revised and completed in Copenhagen in the fall of the same year. In it Kierkegaard plays with his three incarnations, philosopher named "A", Judge Williams, author of rebuttals to "A", and editor named Victor Eremita. It was published in 1843 and found little understanding among the contemporaries. His other important works are 'The Concept of Irony' (1841), 'Fear and Trembling' (1843), and 'Works of Love' (1847), among others. In his later works Kierkegaard analyzed the detrimental effect of organized religion on individuals in Denmark caused by rigidity of established state church. His analysis of 'fear', 'sin', 'guilt', and other tools of control over minds, as well as his thoughts on the decay of the Danish State Church and failures of applied religion lead to his statement that "the human race has outgrown Christianity" which ignited attacks on him from many angered critics.
Kierkegaard published his works under various pseudonyms. He used several pseudonyms to create an imitation of a discussion between several pseudo-authors, all of those in fact being one man, Kierkegaard. For that reason and also because of his complex personality and intricate thought and reasoning, he made it difficult to distinguish between what he truly believed and what he was making up for a mere argument. He died in a hospital on November 11, 1855, of complications from his fall from a tree in his childhood, and was laid to rest in the Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen, Denmark. His works were little known outside Denmark until professional translations were made in the 1920s. His works has been extremely influential ever since. His arguments against objectivity and emphasis on skepticism, especially concerning social morals and norms, laid groundwork for the 20th century Existentialism and Postmodernism.
Along with Friedrich Nietzsche, he is regarded as the father of Existentialism and existential psychology. Kierkegaard's influence may be found in many art movements, such as Dada, Futurism, and other movements in modern art. He influenced Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Buber, Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Franz Kafka and John Updike among many other thinkers and writers. - Johan Ludvig Heiberg was born on 14 December 1791 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Johan Ludvig was a writer, known for Elverhøj (1917), Elverhøj (1939) and Elverhøj (1910). Johan Ludvig died on 25 August 1860 in Bonderup, Denmark.
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B.S. Ingemann was born on 28 March 1789 in Torkildstrup, Falster, Denmark. B.S. was a writer, known for The Hunt (2012), Valdemar Sejr (1910) and Her Little Majesty (1939). B.S. died on 24 February 1862 in Sorø, Denmark.- Henrik Hertz was born on 25 August 1798 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Henrik was a writer, known for King René's Daughter (1913), The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (2006) and Jolanta (2013). Henrik was married to Louise v. Halle. Henrik died on 25 February 1870 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig, most often referred to as N. F. S. Grundtvig, was a Danish pastor, author, poet, philosopher, historian, teacher and politician. He was one of the most influential people in Danish history, as his philosophy gave rise to a new form of nationalism in the last half of the 19th century. It was steeped in the national literature and supported by deep spirituality. Grundtvig holds a unique position in the cultural history of his country. Grundtvig and his followers are credited with being very influential in the formulation of modern Danish national consciousness. He was active during the Danish Golden Age, but his style of writing and fields of reference are not immediately accessible to a foreigner, thus his international importance does not match that of his contemporaries Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard.- Music Department
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Hans Christian Lumbye was born on 2 May 1810 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is known for En flicka för mej (1943), Luftens vagabond (1933) and På spåret (1987). He was married to Anna Helene Jønsson and Georgine Marie Hansine Hoff. He died on 20 March 1874 in Copenhagen, Denmark.- Writer
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Andersen experienced an unhappy childhood marked by deep poverty. When he was 14 years old, he left his parents' home and fled alone to Copenhagen. Here the director of the Royal Theater, Jonas Collin, took care of the child and gave him shelter and work. With his help, the young Hans Christian Andersen was also able to attend school. Inspired by his theater work, he began to write his first plays, which he later wanted to expand into stage plays. The first stories, stories and poems were created at this time. In 1822, Andersen's first plots were published with great success. He became a recognized writer in 1829 with his fantastic stories, which were entirely based on the example of the German writer Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann.
Andersen's debut novel, "The Improviser", was written in 1835 and received extremely positive reviews from critics. The Danish philosopher and writer Sören Kierkegaard was critical of him in his 1837 work "Only a Violinist". From 1839 Andersen was provided with a state poet's salary. As a result, financially secure, he traveled to Europe, Asia and Africa. However, he spent most of his time in Germany. He recorded his adventures and experiences in dramas, novels and travel books. Anderson became a literary figure with worldwide recognition through his precise portrayal of individual characters, which the writer wrote in everyday language that was atypical at the time. The secret fears and longings of the characters were portrayed, and their exemplary behavior also represented an educational goal.
During his literary work, Andersen wrote some of the most popular children's stories of modern times. Andersen's collected fairy tales and poems were published between 1835 and 1848 under the Danish title "Eventyr, fortalte for børn". His most successful stories include "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Snow Queen" and "The Princess and the Pea". Andersen's extensive legacy includes over 150 fairy tales, including "The Little Mermaid", which gave rise to the sculpture of the same name in memory of him in the harbor of Copenhagen. Andersen's stories have been translated into over 80 languages and served as plays, ballets, picture books and later as successful films.
Hans Christian Andersen died on August 4, 1875 in Copenhagen.- Music Department
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Hans Ernst Krøyer was born on 31 January 1798 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is known for Gintberg på kanten (2011) and Kristeligt Folkepartis landsmøde (2003). He died on 24 March 1879 in Copenhagen, Denmark.- Additional Crew
August Bournonville was born on 21 August 1805 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is known for I Am a Dancer (1972), Pas de deux romantiques (1964) and Åbning af Operaen (2005). He was married to Helena Frederika Håkansson. He died on 30 November 1879 in Copenhagen, Denmark.- Christian Molbech was born on 20 July 1821 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Christian was a writer, known for Âme d'artiste (1924). Christian died on 20 May 1888 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Victoria Benedictsson was born on 6 March 1850 in Domme, Skåne län, Sweden. She was a writer, known for Den bergtagna (1965) and Fru Marianne (2001). She was married to Christian Benedictsson. She died on 23 July 1888 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Niels W. Gade was born on 22 February 1817 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is known for After the Wedding (2006), Nøgle hus spejl (2015) and Persona non grata (2021). He died on 21 December 1890 in Copenhagen, Denmark.- Johanne Louise Heiberg was born on 22 November 1821 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Johanne Louise was a writer, known for En søndag på Amager (1941), Thorkild Roose (1949) and En søndag på Amager (1962). Johanne Louise died on 21 December 1890 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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C. Hostrup was born on 20 May 1818 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a writer and composer, known for Genboerne (1939), Seikkailu jalkamatkalla (1936) and Genboerne (1952). He died on 21 November 1892 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.- H.P. Holst was born on 23 November 1811 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Den lille hornblæser (1909). He died on 2 June 1893 in Denmark.
- Carit Etlar was born on 7 August 1816 in Fredericia, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Love in Exile (1923), Gøngehøvdingen (1961) and Gøngehøvdingen (1992). He was married to Olga Augusta Schultz and Hansine Erasmine Thorbjørnsen. He died on 9 May 1900 in Fredericia, Denmark.
- Sigbjørn Obstfelder was born on 21 November 1866 in Stavanger, Norway. He was a writer, known for Den evige Eva (1953) and Dikt og prosa av Sigbjørn Obstfelder (1966). He was married to Helga Ingeborg Maria Weeke. He died on 29 July 1900 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Sophus Schandorph was born on 8 May 1836 in Ringsted, Zealand, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Scapins gavtyvestreger (1955). He was married to Ida Sophie Branner. He died on 1 January 1901 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Gustav Esmann was born on 17 August 1860 in Denmark. He was a writer, known for Alexander den Store (1917), Kära släkten (1933) and Højt spil (1913). He died on 4 September 1904 in Denmark.
- Niels R. Finsen was born on 15 December 1860 in Tórshavn, Færøerne, Denmark. He died on 24 September 1904 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Amalie Skram was born on 22 August 1846 in Bergen, Norway. She was a writer, known for Formynderne (1978), Lucie (1979) and Else Kant (1978). She was married to Erik Skram and Bernt Ulrik August Müller. She died on 15 March 1905 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Viggo Stuckenberg was born on 17 September 1863 in Vridsløselille, Denmark. He was a writer, known for To som elsker hinanden (1944), De tre skolekammerater (1944) and Kabaret Miniature (1953). He died on 6 December 1905 in Copenhagen, Denmark.- Christian IX was born on 8 April 1818 in Schloß Gottorp, Schleswig, Germany. He was married to Louise Queen of Denmark. He died on 29 January 1906 in Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Jenny Blicher-Clausen was born on 29 July 1865 in Durup, Denmark. She was a writer, known for Farbror Frans (1926). She died on 4 February 1907 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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Holger Drachmann was born on 9 October 1846 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a writer and actor, known for Moteris ir keturi jos vyrai (1983), Once Upon a Time (1922) and Once Upon a Time There Was (1907). He was married to Vilhelmine Erichsen, Emmy and Polly. He died on 14 January 1908 in Hornbæk, Seeland, Denmark.- Prinsesse Marie was born on 13 January 1865 in Ham, Surrey, England, UK. She was married to Prins Valdemar. She died on 4 December 1909 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Prins Hans was born on 5 December 1825 in Schloß Gottorp, Schleswig, Germany. He died on 27 May 1911 in Det Gule Palæ, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Louis Holstein-Ledreborg was born on 10 June 1839 in Hocberg, Württemberg, Germany. He was married to Henriette Frederikke Alexandrine Ingeborg de Løvenørn. He died on 1 March 1912 in Ledreborg, Lejre, Denmark.
- Ella Sprange was born on 17 October 1885 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was an actress, known for Kommandørens døtre (1912), Strandingen i Vesterhavet (1912) and The Secret of the Old Cabinet (1913). She died on 8 December 1913 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Leo Tscherning was born on 30 January 1880. He was a director and actor, known for Manegens stjerne (1912), Kommandørens døtre (1912) and Hustruens Ret (1913). He died on 24 June 1914 in Ebeltoft, Denmark.- Gustav Wied was born on 6 March 1858 in Nakskov, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Das Feuer (1914), Thummelumsen (1941) and Slægten (1978). He was married to Alice Tutein. He died on 24 October 1914 in Roskilde, Denmark.
- Sophus Bauditz was born on 23 October 1850 in Aarhus, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Historien om Hjortholm (1950). He died on 16 August 1915 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Gorch Fock was born on 22 August 1880 in Finkenwerder, Hamburg, Germany. He was a writer, known for Ein Mädchen geht an Land (1938), Seefahrt ist Not! (1921) and Die Königin von Honolulu (1966). He was married to Rosa Elisabeth Reich. He died on 31 May 1916 in Denmark.
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Holger Holm was born on 7 February 1879 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was an actor and director, known for Døden (1910), Verdensgiften (1914) and Kærlighed gør stærk (1912). He died on 29 August 1916 in Copenhagen, Denmark.- Writer
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Jakob Knudsen was born on 14 September 1858 in Denmark. He was a writer, known for Den gamle præst (1939) and Sygeplejeskolen (2018). He died on 21 January 1917 in Denmark.- Actor
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Young Danish Valdemar tried to make a success in the theatre when he first appeared on Casino Teater in 1901. He never succeeded on the stage - his voice didn't sound right! But notices were otherwise kind to him.
Psilander was good-looking, charming and exuding a certain joie-de-vivre. He soon abandoned his plans of becoming an opera singer, preferring the new medium of motion pictures in 1910.
Soon he became a raving hit all over Europe (especially Russia - but never USA) and his exorbitant salary made him the most successful actor at Nordisk Film. In an international vox populi he would even out-shine Asta Nielsen, Henny Porten, Max Linder and other stars.
Psilander believed in having fun. The enormous amounts of money (pre-income tax) he made, was spent on a care-free way of life with friends and colleagues. Marrying actress Edith Buemann (1879-1968) in 1911 made no change to his bon-vivant lifestyle. When they separated in 1916 - after long periods of separations - the marriage settlement made her a very wealthy divorcée and she would always speak and write affectionately of Valdemar until she died - even after four marriages. During this only marriage and after the divorce, he was associated with actress Gudrun Houlberg. They appeared together in "Klovnen", 1917.
During the end of 1916 his salary demands were so outrageous that Nordisk Film had to let him go. He was tired of the same old material and he wanted to form his own production company. After having hired actors, actresses, directors and writers - it all suddenly came to a halt.
He died in his suite at Bristol Hotel, Copenhagen, at the age of 32 - at the pinnacle of his career.
To this very day rumors will insist that Psilander took his own life. In 1917 Nordisk Film would suppress the fact that he HAD died, afraid that the truth might hurt ticket sales.
However, records have shown that Psilander had a severe heart condition involving a lot of medication. Combining this with a stressful career as a burgeoning producer ultimately resulted in a brain hemorrhage.
But like so many others his early death made him even more popular all over Europe.
A notable theater/film colleague had this to say about Psilander: He had a wonderful physique and a splendid face. He was a great charmer and a ladies hero, but his talent was mediocre if not ordinary.
Clara Wieth (1883-1975) - who appeared with him in 11 films - had this to say of Psilander: In front of the camera he would just prance around "putting on airs", but he did it so splendidly with a keen knowledge of camera technique that it was truly believable.- Cinematographer
Hired in 1906 by Nordisk Film as a principal photographer. He did many early news reels. Shot two short fiction films for Ole Olsen. A year later he became head of the technical department. He was let go in 1907 as he spent most of his time developing color films - an interest he persued at the new Continental Film.- Kristofer Janson was born on 5 May 1841 in Bergen, Norway. He was a writer, known for The Parson's Widow (1920), Gypsy Anne (1920) and The Bridal Party in Hardanger (1926). He died on 17 November 1917 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Peter Nansen was born on 20 January 1861 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Peter was a writer, known for Lille Klaus og store Klaus (1913), En bryllupsaften (1911) and Afskedssouper (1956). Peter was married to Betty Nansen and Louise Brock. Peter died on 31 July 1918 in Mariager, Denmark.
- J.H. Deuntzer was born on 20 May 1845 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He died on 16 November 1918 in Denmark.
- Carlo Møller was born on 5 November 1891 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was an actor, known for Min Svigerinde fra Amerika (1917). He died on 24 December 1918 in Randers, Denmark.
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Stella Lind began her career on stage in Copenhagen.
She soon turned to silent films as it promised a lot of action. She could easily be compared with the biggest Danish action female star, Emilie Sannom. They would both die during their aerial acrobatics.
Petite Stella Lind quickly turned to movies in 1912 at Skandinavisk-Russisk Handelshus (later Filmfabrikken Danmark) where she appeared in several bit parts - but not for long.
She appeared in more than 30 films in her short life.
During the filming of "Lyset og Livet" she almost drowned in a mill pond.
Being ambitious, she soon came to Nordisk Film, where she blossomed.
Clever Stella Lind was first in acquiring a license for automobile, motorcycle and airplane! (Long before Amelia took her wings).- Writer
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Fritz Magnussen was born on 13 September 1878 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a writer and director, known for Guldspindeln (1916), Dommens dag (1918) and Skæbnesvangre vildfarelser (1918). He died on 14 April 1920 in Denmark.- Henrik Scharling was born on 3 May 1836 in Denmark. He was a writer, known for Nøddebo præstegaard (1974) and Nøddebo præstegaard (1934). He died on 6 June 1920 in Denmark.