a Danish poet and playwright. He introduced romanticism into Danish literature
Born
14 November 1779 Copenhagen, Denmark
Died
20 January 1850 (aged 70) Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality
Danish
Alma mater
University of Copenhagen
Occupation
Poet, playwright
adultbasic
Denmark
era
1800+
Notable works
Hakon Jarl hin Rige (1807) Axel og Valborg (1810) Nordens guder (1819)
Spouse
Christiane Georgine Elisabeth Heger (1782-1841)