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Carl Ferdinand AllenDanish historian and archaeologist.
Date of Birth: 23.04.1811
Country:  Denmark |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Travel and Research
- Academic Career
- Major Works
- Political Writings
- Health and Death
Early Life and Education
Carl Ferdinand Allen was born on April 23, 1811, in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1830, he enrolled at the University of Copenhagen.
Travel and Research
From 1845 to 1848, Allen embarked on a research journey across Europe, visiting the Netherlands, England, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and Norway to study historical archives.
Academic Career
In 1851, Allen returned to the University of Copenhagen as a privat-docent with the title of professor. In 1862, he was promoted to full professor of history and Scandinavian archaeology.
Major Works
Allen's most significant historical works include "Håndbog i Fædrelandets Historie" (1840), "Lærebog i Fædrelandets Historie" (1842), and "De tre nordiske Rigers Historie" (1864-72). The latter, though unfinished, is considered a masterpiece of Scandinavian historiography.
Political Writings
In addition to his historical scholarship, Allen also authored political works, including "Om sprog og Folkeejendommelighed i Hertugdømmet Slesvig eller Sønderjylland" (1848) and "Det Danske Sprogs Historie i Hertugdømmet Slesvig eller Sønderjylland" (1857-58). These works ignited a heated debate with German scholars.
Health and Death
Due to deteriorating health, Allen spent his last winters in the south. He passed away in Copenhagen on December 27, 1871.
