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This is a list of notable Danish people . Actors. Ellen Aggerholm (1882–1963), stage and screen actress. Ane Grethe Antonsen (1855–1930), actress.
The culture of Denmark has a rich artistic and scientific heritage. The fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875), the philosophical essays of Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855), the short stories of Karen Blixen, penname Isak Dinesen, (1885–1962), the plays of Ludvig Holberg (1684–1754), modern authors such as Herman Bang and ...
Famous Danish painter, designer, and artist in ceramics. Was appointed chief designer of the German brand Rosenthal in 1957. He is known for his highly recognizable style, which often features colorful and decorative imagery.
The history of Denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there—the Danes—as early as 500 AD. These early documents include the writings of Jordanes and Procopius .
- Dane(s); Danish
- Part of the North Sea Empire (1013–1035), Independent state until 1397
Danish Americans ( Danish: Dansk-amerikanere) are Americans who have ancestral roots originated fully or partially from Denmark. There are approximately 1,300,000 Americans of Danish origin or descent. [2] [3] Most Danes who came to the United States after 1865 did so because of economic motives.
The legendary kings of Denmark are the predecessors of Gorm the Old, a king who reigned ca. 930s to 950s and is the earliest reliably attested Danish ruler. Historicity of the earlier legendary kings are thus half legend and half history .
