About Aage Berntsen
Lived 1885 – 1952 (aged 66). Aage Berntsen was a Danish fencer, painter, poet, literary editor, writer and physician.
Aage Berntsen (16 May 1885 – 16 April 1952) was a Danish fencer, poet, doctor and artist. He competed in five events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
He was the son of the Danish prime minister Klaus Berntsen, and his brother was the fencer Oluf Berntsen.
Among his poetry and writings, he is best known for the text for Fynsk Foraar with music by Carl Nielsen.
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Who was Aage Berntsen?
Danish fencer (1885-1952)
When was Aage Berntsen born?
Aage Berntsen was born on 16 May 1885 in Særslev.
When did Aage Berntsen die?
Aage Berntsen died on 16 April 1952 in Copenhagen.
What was Aage Berntsen's occupation?
Aage Berntsen was a fencer, painter, poet, literary editor, writer and physician.
What nationality was Aage Berntsen?
Aage Berntsen was Danish.
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