Jeppe Aakjær
Jeppe Aakjær was a journalist, writer, poet and novelist (1866–1930). He was born in Åkær and died in Jenle.
Also recorded as Jeppe Aakjaer
Jeppe Aakjær

Illustreret Tidende no. 38 1909 · Public domain
- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1930
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupation
- journalist · writer · poet · novelist
- Known for
- Rugens sange · Children of Wrath
In this article
Identity and origins
Jeppe Aakjær was recorded at birth as Jeppe Jensen. The authorities additionally record the heading Jeppe Aakjaer. His recorded language was Danish. He married Marie Bregendahl and Nanna Aakjær. 2 children are recorded: Esben Aakjær and Svend Aakjær.
Dated record
Life and career
The full dated record · 2 entries
1866
Jeppe Aakjær was born in 1866.
1930
Jeppe Aakjær died at Jenle.
Primary material
Documents and archives
scholarly publication
- Fra land til by med Jeppe Aakjær og Nick Carter, K&K - Kultur og Klasse, 1980
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 1980
- The Jutland Heath as a Literary Place of Inheritance: Hans Christian Andersen, St. St. Blicher, Jeppe Aakjær, Scandinavica, 2016
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2016
reference work
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q211039: Jeppe Aakjær
Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
- “Jeppe Aakjær”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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scholarly publication
Verifiedscholarly publication
The Jutland Heath as a Literary Place of Inheritance: Hans Christian Andersen, St. St. Blicher, Jeppe Aakjær, Scandinavica, 2016Crossref registry
Verifiedreference work
Wikidata, structured authority record Q211039: Jeppe AakjærWikimedia Foundation
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