Marcel de Sade
Danish imposter
About Marcel de Sade
Lived 1934 – 2025 (aged 91). Marcel de Sade was a Danish unlicensed assistive personnel and celebrity.
Marcel de Sade (30 March 1934 – 16 December 2025) was the assumed name of Jørgen Vase Larsen, a Danish criminal who passed himself off as a marquis during the 1960s.
Biography Sade was born in Aalborg, Denmark on 30 March 1934. He was sentenced to jail for embezzlement from the oil company he worked for. After his jailtime he worked as a caretaker. He was a piano player and known for his use of extravagant clothing.
Gabriel Axel's role in the 1967 Danish-Swedish comedy film The Reluctant Sadist is loosely based on his life.
De Sade died on 16 December 2025, at the age of 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marcel de Sade?
Danish imposter
When was Marcel de Sade born?
Marcel de Sade was born on 30 March 1934 in Aalborg.
When did Marcel de Sade die?
Marcel de Sade died on 16 December 2025 in Copenhagen.
What was Marcel de Sade's occupation?
Marcel de Sade was an unlicensed assistive personnel and celebrity.
What nationality was Marcel de Sade?
Marcel de Sade was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcel de Sade. https://biography.guide/marcel-de-sade/
MLA: "Marcel de Sade." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcel-de-sade/.
Chicago: "Marcel de Sade." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcel-de-sade/.
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