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Hans Vilhelm KaalundDanish lyricist
Date of Birth: 27.06.1818
Country:  Denmark |
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Ludvig Adolf Christopher Holberg
Early Life and EducationLudvig Adolf Christopher Holberg was a Danish playwright, essayist, historian, and philosopher born on December 3, 1684, in Bergen, Norway. His father, Christian Nielsen Holberg, was a colonel in the Norwegian army, and his mother, Ellen Andersdatter, was the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Holberg attended the Bergen Cathedral School and later the University of Copenhagen, where he studied law.
Literary Career
After graduating from university, Holberg began his literary career by writing satirical comedies. His first play, "The Political Tinker," was published in 1722 and was a huge success. Over the next few years, Holberg wrote more than 30 plays, including "Jeppe on the Hill" (1722), "Erasmus Montanus" (1723), and "The Journey to the Underworld" (1742).
Holberg's plays were known for their wit, social commentary, and realistic characters. They were often performed at the Royal Danish Theatre, which Holberg helped to establish in 1748. Holberg also wrote a number of non-dramatic works, including historical essays, philosophical treatises, and travelogues.
Legacy
Ludvig Holberg is considered one of the greatest writers in Danish history. His plays and essays have been translated into more than 30 languages and continue to be performed and studied today. Holberg's work has had a profound influence on Danish literature and culture, and he is often referred to as the "Father of Danish Literature."
Holberg died on January 28, 1754, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was buried in the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen.
