Erik Kjersgaard

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Erik Kjersgaard (born August 18, 1931 in Copenhagen ; † June 25, 1995 ) was a Danish historian and writer who was awarded the Søren Gyldendal Prize in 1982 and in Denmark mainly as a producer of numerous popular programs on the history of Denmark in Danmarks Radio became known.

Life

After graduating from Efterslægtens Skole in 1949, Kjersgaard began studying history , which he completed in 1959 with a master's degree. In addition to his studies, he worked as a freelancer for the Danish National Museum between 1955 and 1961 , before he was then secretary ( Amanuensis ) of the University of Copenhagen until 1962 . In 1962 he became a full-time employee of the National Museum and was most recently head of the information department from 1976 to 1978.

After working as an editor of the National Museum's information brochures, he was director of the open-air museum Den Gamle By in Aarhus from 1982 until his death . In 1982 he was awarded the Søren Gyldendal Prize.

He became known to a wider public in Denmark through his specialist books on Danish history, but even more as a producer of numerous national history programs on Danmarks Radio. He was also historical advisor to several films such as Raubzug der Vikings (1964) by Jack Cardiff and Hamlet - The Prince of Jutland (1994) by Gabriel Axel .

His son is the writer and director Clement Behrendt Kjersgaard .

Publications

  • Roskilde Domkirke , photographs by Jørgen Grønlund, 1975
  • Nye Store Danmark History , 10 volumes
  • København's History , 6 volumes
  • Danmarkshistorien i glimt , 3 volumes
in German language
  • The History of Denmark , Ministry of Foreign Affairs brochure, 1989

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personal data
SURNAME Kjersgaard, Erik
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Danish historian and author
DATE OF BIRTH August 18, 1931
PLACE OF BIRTH Copenhagen
DATE OF DEATH June 25, 1995