Adam Oehlenschläger
Danish poet and playwright (1779–1850)
1779 — 1850
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish poet and playwright (1779–1850)
Born
November 14, 1779
Died
1850 (age ~71)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in CopenhagenDied in Copenhagen
1779
Born in Copenhagen (1779-11-14)
1800
EducationStudied at University of Copenhagen
1815
AwardKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1831
Positionrector (1831–1832)
1840
AwardDecoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog
1841
Awardcommander of the Order of the Dannebrog
About
Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger was a Danish poet and playwright. He introduced romanticism into Danish literature. He wrote the lyrics to the song Der er et yndigt land, which is one of the national anthems of Denmark.
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Who is Adam Oehlenschläger?+
Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger was a Danish poet and playwright. He introduced romanticism into Danish literature. He wrote the lyrics to the song Der er et yndigt land, which is one of the national anthems of Denmark.
What does the name Adam mean?+
The name Adam means "male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.". It is of English origin.
When was Adam Oehlenschläger born?+
Adam Oehlenschläger was born on November 14, 1779.
When did Adam Oehlenschläger die?+
Adam Oehlenschläger died in 1850, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.
The name Adam is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Adam — November 14, 1779
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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