Helge Rode
Illustration — Authors Holger Drachmann (middle) and Helge Rode (right) in Skagen, c. Helge Rode (16 October 1870 – 23 March 1937) was a Danish writer and critic, and journalist for Politiken, Berlingske Tidende, and Illustreret Tidende. He was born in Frederiksberg, a son of Margrethe Rode, the brother of politician Ove Rode, and father of actor Ebbe Rode.
Helge Rode
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- Born
- 1870. · Frederiksberg.
- Died
- 1937. · Frederiksberg.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark.
- Occupation
- journalist, writer, poet and literary critic.
- Fields
- literature and journalism.
- Honours
- Drachmannlegatet and Medal of Merit in Gold.
- Languages
- Danish.
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Illustration — Authors Holger Drachmann (middle) and Helge Rode (right) in Skagen, c. Helge Rode (16 October 1870 – 23 March 1937) was a Danish writer and critic, and journalist for Politiken, Berlingske Tidende, and Illustreret Tidende. He was born in Frederiksberg, a son of Margrethe Rode, the brother of politician Ove Rode, and father of actor Ebbe Rode.
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In 1905, he married the writer Edith Rode, with whom he had four children. He was a critic of Georg Brandes and the Modern Breakthrough. Composer Carl Nielsen's piece Moderen (The Mother) was written for a play by Rode in 1920–1921.
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Danish authors Holger Drachmann (middle) and Helge Rode (right) at a table outside in Skagen. Ca. 1905
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1870
Helge Rode born at Frederiksberg.
1937
Helge Rode died at Frederiksberg.
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His recorded language was Danish. He was the child of Gotfred Rode and Margrethe Vullum. He married Edith Rode. 4 children are recorded: Ebbe Rode, Mikal Rode, Asta Bang and Gregers Rode. Recorded as journalist, writer, poet and literary critic.
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