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Karl Adolph Gjellerup: Biography, Facts and Career

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Karl Adolph Gjellerup (Danish: [ˈkʰɑˀl ˈɛːˌtʌlˀf ˈkelˀəʁɔp]; 2 June 1857 – 11 October 1919) was a Danish poet and novelist who together with his compatriot Henrik Pontoppidan won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1917. He is associated with the Modern Breakthrough period of Scandinavian literature. He occasionally used the pseudonym Epigonos.

Quick facts about Karl Adolph Gjellerup

  • Full name: Karl Adolph Gjellerup
  • Born: 1857-06-02
  • Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q131487

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Who is Karl Adolph Gjellerup?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup (Danish: [ˈkʰɑˀl ˈɛːˌtʌlˀf ˈkelˀəʁɔp]; 2 June 1857 – 11 October 1919) was a Danish poet and novelist who together with his compatriot Henrik Pontoppidan won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1917.

What nationality is Karl Adolph Gjellerup?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup is Kingdom of Denmark.

When was Karl Adolph Gjellerup born?

Karl Adolph Gjellerup was born on 1857-06-02.

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