Copenhagen in the Industrial Revolution

The atlas holds 3 people and 9 moments here, from 1783 to 1834. The most recorded lives are Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard and John Quincy Adams.

Notable people

1. Hans Christian Andersen

   from 1819 to 1834

   5 moments here

   Danish writer renowned for literary fairy tales including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Snow Queen,” and “The Ugly…

2. John Quincy Adams

   in 1783

   1 moment here

   John Quincy Adams was an American diplomat, secretary of state, sixth president of the United States, and Massachusetts representative.…

3. Søren Kierkegaard

   from 1813 to 1830

   3 moments here

   Danish philosopher, Christian theologian, poet, social critic, and religious author. This chronology records verified physical presences at…

Moments

1. 1783 Stranded en route through Copenhagen John Quincy Adams
2. 1813 Birth at Nytorv Søren Kierkegaard
3. 1819 Arrives in Copenhagen Hans Christian Andersen
4. 1819 Lodges at Gardergården Hans Christian Andersen
5. 1821 Schooling at Østre Borgerdyd Gymnasium Søren Kierkegaard
6. 1827 Returns to Copenhagen for private tuition Hans Christian Andersen
7. 1830 Matriculation at the University of Copenhagen Søren Kierkegaard
8. 1831 Returns from first foreign journey Hans Christian Andersen
9. 1834 Moves into Nyhavn 20 Hans Christian Andersen

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