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Otto Andrup

1883 – 1953

Danish art historian

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About Otto Andrup

Lived 1883 – 1953 (aged 69). Otto Andrup was a Danish art historian, curator and historian.

Otto Andrup, Henrik Otto Ludvig Lauritz Andrup (8 October 1883 - 24 August 1953) was a Danish literary historian and cultural administrator. He served as director of the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle from 1931. He is also remembered for rediscovering the original manuscript for Leonora Christine's Jammers Minde.

Early life and education Andrup was born on 8 October 1883 in Randers, the son of pharmacist Otto William Andrup (1853–1909) and Frederikke Mariane Louise Levring (1855–1902). He matriculated from Randers Latin School.

Career Andrip started working for the Frederiksborg Museum in 1910. He became a museum inspector in 1010 and the museum's 1st inspector in 1927. In 1931 he was appointed as the museum's director.

Awards Andrup was created a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1926. He was awarded the Cross of Honour in 1933. He became a 2n-class Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1948.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Museum director
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Otto Andrup's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Andrup?

Danish art historian

When was Otto Andrup born?

Otto Andrup was born on 8 October 1883 in Randers.

When did Otto Andrup die?

Otto Andrup died on 24 August 1953 in Copenhagen.

What was Otto Andrup's occupation?

Otto Andrup was an art historian, curator and historian.

What nationality was Otto Andrup?

Otto Andrup was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Andrup

· Wikidata: Q5556917

· DBpedia: Otto Andrup

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