Hans Ernst Krøyer
Danish composer of the national anthem (1798–1879)
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Hans Ernst (sometimes Ernest) Krøyer (31 January[1] 1798 – 24 March 1879) was a Danish composer.
Born31 January 1798
Died24 March 1879 (aged 81)
Copenhagen
Resting place
Assistens CemeteryKnownforComposer of Der er et yndigt land, the Danish national anthem
Hans Ernst Krøyer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 January 1798 |
| Died | 24 March 1879 (aged 81) Copenhagen |
Resting place | Assistens Cemetery |
| Known for | Composer of Der er et yndigt land, the Danish national anthem |
| Relatives | Henrik Nikolai Krøyer (brother) |
Krøyer was born in Copenhagen and the son of Bernt Anker Krøyer and Johanne Margrethe (née Schrøder), as well as the brother of Henrik Nikolai Krøyer.
He is best remembered as the composer of today's Danish national anthem, "Der er et yndigt land" ("There is a Lovely Country"), in 1835, after lyrics by Adam Oehlenschläger.[2]
He became cantor at the Royal Singers of the Chapel of Christiansborg castle in Copenhagen in 1844.
Krøyer died in Copenhagen.
