Who is Grundtvig?

Grundtvig was a pastor, a theologian, a teacher, a writer and even a politician for a while. Grundtvig lived in the 1800-hundreds in Copenhagen, hometown also to Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kirkegaard. Although Grundtvig is relatively unknown internationally, he is one of the most influential people in Danish history. He has influenced Danish society in many ways and still continues to do so. It may not be visible at first glance, but Grundtvig’s ideas have had a lasting impact in many areas of Danish culture like education, politics and the church. Grundtvig's thoughts What did Grundtvig think about education? What did Grundtvig think about politics and democracy? What did Grundtvig think about the church? Grundtvigs works New year's morning How sweet to travel the road ahead

More on Grundtvig in English The Grundtvig library Danish hymns in English Grundtvig and England Grundtvig and India Books in English Translations of Grundtvig About Vartov Trouble finding something? Ask Grundtvig-librarian Liselotte here ll@vartov.dk More about the Grundtvig-Library	Grundtvig facts Born 1783 in Udby, Zealand Died at age 88 Lived in Copenhagen for 63 years The impressive Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen is named after him Grundtvig is also the name of an EU program for adult education

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