10 Facts About Vilhelm Andersen

Vilhelm Rasmus Andreas Andersen was a Danish author, literary historian and intellectual, who primarily focused on the study of Danish literature.

Vilhelm Andersen was one of the first to use the term "Golden Age of Culture" to refer to the 1800s, and his focus on bringing Danish literature to the public earned him great popularity.

Vilhelm Andersen continued his studies at the University of Copenhagen taking his examinations in 1888.

Vilhelm Andersen won the University's Gold Medal in Nordic philology in 1891 and took his doctorate in 1896 with his thesis Guldhornene.

Vilhelm Andersen was appointed a professor of Danish literature in 1908 by Copenhagen University.

In 1918 Vilhelm Andersen was appointed as a full professor in Nordic literature at the university, and held that post until 1930.

Vilhelm Andersen's teaching and writing had great influence on the foundations of Denmark's national literature.

Vilhelm Andersen traveled the country and was popular for his readings and lectures on literature which he presented on Danmarks Radio.

Vilhelm Andersen received many honors and awards throughout his life, including the University of Copenhagen Gold medal, the Tietgenkollegeit Medal and, in 1934, the Holberg Medal, becoming its first recipient.

Vilhelm Andersen was an honorary member of the Danish Writers Society and an honorary citizen of Ringsted.