Max Bæklund: A Brave Danish Resistance Fighter Max Rolf Niels Bæklund (1913-1981) was a prominent figure in the Danish resistance during World War II. As a member of groups such as Holger Danske, BOPA, De Frie Danske, and Nationalt Værn, he fought against the German occupation of Denmark and took part in sabotage missions aimed […]
Countess Danner, born Louise Rasmussen, was a prominent figure in 19th-century Denmark, known for her commitment to social work. She went from being an actress to marrying King Christian IX and played an important role in society. Her life and efforts have made her an inspiring historical figure. The monologue is written by author Maria
Today on Ukrainian National Day we have launched a Talking Statue of Taras Shevchenko in Copenhagen. On the occasion, the Ukrainian Ambassador Mykhailo Vydoinyk The Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov will be writing the voice of Taras Shevchenko. We don’t think we could find a better choice. Andrej is an international writer known for his 19
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A sculpture, a shipyard worker in a boiler suit, created by the artist Jens Galschiøt, now stands on the Børnehus Bridge at Christianshavns Torv, gazing out over the canal. At his feet sits a worn old leather bag with a thermos from Brugsen (a Danish supermarket chain), and in his pockets and belt are cigarettes,
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Anker Jørgensen var en dansk socialdemokratisk politiker, der var Danmarks statsminister fra 5. oktober 1972 til 19. december 1973 og igen fra 13. februar 1975 til 10. september 1982. Han var desuden formand for Socialdemokratiet i perioden 1973-1987. Anker Jørgensens uddannelse og baggrund Anker Jørgensens forældre døde tidligt, og han voksede derfor op hos sin
On H.C. Andersens Boulevard you can see one of the two statues of the writer in Copenhagen. The other one you will find in The King’s Garden. The most famous statue in Copenhagen is also linked to H.C. Andersen: The Little Mermaid, which today is a significant symbol of Copenhagen. H.C. Andersen died in 1875 and is
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Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg (3 December 1684 – 28 January 1754) was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy. He was influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature. He is best known for the comedies he wrote in 1722–1723 for the Lille Grønnegade
Hans Christian Ørsted, Danish physicist and chemist. H.C. Ørsted has been epoch-making in science, i.a. with the discovery of the element Aluminum, electromagnetism etc. as well as confirmed several physical theories. Today, several things are named after him, H.C. Ørsted’s road, H.C. Ørsted’s work, H.C. Ørsted’s institute and most recently a space probe is named
Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig, most often referred to as N. F. S. Grundtvig, was a Danish pastor, author, poet, philosopher, historian, teacher and politician
Hasselriis’ original plaster statuette is located in the Danish National Gallery. The enlarged plaster copy was part of Aarsleff’s private collection and later given to Østfyns Museum. It was for many years on display in the assembly hall of Nyborg Gymnasium but is now located outside the Søren Kierkegaard Auditorium in the University of Copenhagen‘s Department of
