Jens Peter Jacobsen
Danish novelist, poet, scientist (1847-1885)
1847 — 1885
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish novelist, poet, scientist (1847-1885)
Born
April 7, 1847
Died
1885 (age ~38)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in ThistedDied in Thisted
1847
Born in Thisted (1847-04-07)
1885
Died in Thisted
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Jens Peter Jacobsen was a Danish novelist, poet, and scientist, in Denmark often just written as "J. P. Jacobsen". He began the naturalist movement in Danish literature and was a part of the Modern Breakthrough.
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Who is Jens Peter Jacobsen?+
Jens Peter Jacobsen was a Danish novelist, poet, and scientist, in Denmark often just written as "J. P. Jacobsen". He began the naturalist movement in Danish literature and was a part of the Modern Breakthrough.
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Peter Jacobsen born?+
Jens Peter Jacobsen was born on April 7, 1847.
When did Jens Peter Jacobsen die?+
Jens Peter Jacobsen died in 1885, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — April 7, 1847
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— a passerby
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— insomniac reader
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