Karl Adolph Gjellerup
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1917
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Karl Adolph Gjellerup, born on June 2, 1857, in Roholte, Denmark, was a Danish poet and novelist. He is best known for his varied and rich work, inspired by lofty ideals. In 1917, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contribution to poetry. Gjellerup passed away on October 11, 1919.
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- Who is Karl Adolph Gjellerup?
- Karl Adolph Gjellerup, born on June 2, 1857, in Roholte, Denmark, was a Danish poet and novelist. He is best known for his varied and rich work, inspired by lofty ideals. In 1917, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contribution to poetry. Gjellerup passed away on October 11, 1919.
- In what year did Karl Adolph Gjellerup win the Nobel Prize?
- 1917 — Literature