Adam Oehlenschläger

1779–1850 (age 71)

Biography

Adam Oehlenschläger stands among the most celebrated Danish writers, his poetry and drama igniting the Romantic imagination and helping to define a national cultural identity. His works celebrated history, nature, and the human spirit, offering a vibrant expression of Danish pride and aspiration.

Oehlenschläger’s legacy endures in the lyrical strength of his language and the enduring power of his vision, which continues to inspire readers drawn to beauty and earnest feeling.

Also buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

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Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
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Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
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Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
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1929–2021 (age 92)
Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
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Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
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