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Søren Kierkegaard

Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic (1813–1855)

Søren Kierkegaard was born on May 5, 1813 in Copenhagen, Denmark and died on November 11, 1855, aged 42.

Born

May 5, 1813

Søren Kierkegaard died aged 42.

Died: November 11, 1855

Birthplace
Copenhagen, Denmark
Professions
literary critic, philosopher, poet, theologian, novelist
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark

More about Søren Kierkegaard

Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth name
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard
Pseudonyms
Constantine Constantius, Young Man, Johannes de silentio, A, Hilarius Bookbinder, Johannes de Silentio, Vigilius Haufniensis, Inter et Inter, Johannes Climacus, P. CH. Kierkegaard, H.H., Victor Eremita, B, Nicolaus Notabene, Anti-Climacus, Constantin Constantius, Judge William

Family

Sibling
Peter Kierkegaard

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Questions people ask

How old was Søren Kierkegaard when they died?

Søren Kierkegaard died aged 42.

When is Søren Kierkegaard’s birthday?

Søren Kierkegaard’s recorded birthday is May 5.

Where was Søren Kierkegaard born?

Søren Kierkegaard was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What was Søren Kierkegaard’s name at birth?

Søren Kierkegaard’s recorded birth name is Søren Aabye Kierkegaard.

When did Søren Kierkegaard die?

Søren Kierkegaard died on November 11, 1855.