Henrik Wergeland
Norwegian writer (1808–1845)
1808 — 1845
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian writer (1808–1845)
Born
June 17, 1808
Died
1845 (age ~37)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, poet, historian
NorwayBorn in KristiansandDied in Christiania
1808
Born in Kristiansand (1808-06-17)
1841
PositionNational archivist of Norway (1841–1845)
1845
Died in Christiania
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Henrik Arnold Thaulow Wergeland was a Norwegian writer, most celebrated for his poetry but also a prolific playwright, polemicist, historian, and linguist. He is often described as a leading pioneer in the development of a distinctly Norwegian literary heritage and of modern Norwegian culture.
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Who is Henrik Wergeland?+
Henrik Arnold Thaulow Wergeland was a Norwegian writer, most celebrated for his poetry but also a prolific playwright, polemicist, historian, and linguist. He is often described as a leading pioneer in the development of a distinctly Norwegian literary heritage and of modern Norwegian culture.
What does the name Henrik mean?+
The name Henrik means "a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Henrik Wergeland born?+
Henrik Wergeland was born on June 17, 1808.
When did Henrik Wergeland die?+
Henrik Wergeland died in 1845, at approximately 37 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.
The name Henrik is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Henrik — June 17, 1808
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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