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Erik Pontoppidan
Danish author, bishop, historian and antiquary (1698–1764)
Erik Pontoppidan was born on August 24, 1698 in Aarhus, Denmark and died on December 20, 1764, aged 66.
Born
August 24, 1698
Erik Pontoppidan died aged 66.
Died: December 20, 1764
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Aarhus, Denmark
- Professions
- writer, pastor, church historian, journalist, entomologist, bishop, university teacher, theologian, ornithologist, naturalist, economist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
More about Erik Pontoppidan
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
All birth date sources
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- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- SNAC
- Biographies of the Entomologists of the World
- Dansk Biografisk Leksikon
- Norsk biografisk leksikon
- BnF authorities
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Questions people ask
How old was Erik Pontoppidan when they died?
Erik Pontoppidan died aged 66.
When is Erik Pontoppidan’s birthday?
Erik Pontoppidan’s recorded birthday is August 24.
Where was Erik Pontoppidan born?
Erik Pontoppidan was born in Aarhus, Denmark.
When did Erik Pontoppidan die?
Erik Pontoppidan died on December 20, 1764.