Holberg

noun

Ludvig, Baron. 1684–1754, Danish playwright, poet, and historian, born in Norway: considered the founder of modern Danish literature

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Examples from the Web for holberg

Historical Examples of holberg

We went with him to see the church, with Absolon's grave and Holberg's coffin.
The Sand-Hills of Jutland
Hans Christian Andersen
"Holberg Meckstein," repeated Von Barwig in a frightened voice.
The Music Master
Charles Klein
Religious compulsion and persecution was also vigorously opposed by Holberg.
Jeppe on the Hill
Ludvig Holberg
There were poets and dramatists in Scandinavia before the days of Holberg.
The Unpopular Review Vol. I
Various
Here is an academy for the nobility, founded by the poet Holberg.
The True Story of My Life
Hans Christian Andersen