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Struer, Denmark
Struer is the main town of the ''kommune'' of Struer, Region Midtjylland, Denmark with a population of 10,129 (1 January 2022).BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from The town of Struer owes its growth to the railroad, which arrived in 1865 with Jutland's first railroad line from / over [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denmark
) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark , established_title = History of Denmark#Middle ages, Consolidation , established_date = 8th century , established_title2 = Christianization , established_date2 = 965 , established_title3 = , established_date3 = 5 June 1849 , established_title4 = Faroese home rule , established_date4 = 24 March 1948 , established_title5 = European Economic Community, EEC 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, accession , established_date5 = 1 January 1973 , established_title6 = Greenlandic home rule , established_date6 = 1 May 1979 , official_languages = Danish language, Danish , languages_type = Regional languages , languages_sub = yes , languages = German language, GermanGerman is recognised as a protected minority language in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen (B&O) is a Danish high-end consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures audio products, television sets, and telephones. It was founded in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, who designed a radio to work with alternating current, a product of significance at a time when most radios were still running on batteries. History Early history Peter Bang (1900–1957), son of Camillo Bang, a successful Danish businessman, showed great interest in radio technology from an early age. After graduating as an engineer in 1924, he spent six months working in a U.S. radio factory. Upon his return to Denmark, he teamed up with his friend Svend Olufsen (1897–1949), whose parents made the attic of their manor house in Struer in Jutland available for experiments. When they officially opened their business in 1925, Bang concentrated on the technology while Olufsen dealt with business. There were a number of successful developments in the 1930s and 1940s, includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esbjerg FB
Esbjerg forenede Boldklubber (; commonly known as Esbjerg fB or EfB in short) is a Danish professional football club based in Esbjerg, West Jutland, that plays in the 2nd division, the third-tier of the Danish football league system. Founded in 1924 as a merger between Esbjerg Boldklub af 1898 and Esbjerg Amatørklub af 1911, the first team play their home games at Blue Water Arena which has been the club's home ground since its opening in 1955. History Early years Esbjerg forenede Boldklubber was officially established in 1924 as a merger between Esbjerg Boldklub af 1898 (E.B. 98) and Esbjerg Amatørklub af 1911 (EAK) after 12 years of competition between the two clubs. The new club was driven by ambition for something bigger, which already produced results the day after when the club's best start-up team defeated Kolding IF with 7–0. Golden years The club's golden years were in the first half of the 1960s with the Austrian coach Rudi Strittich throughout most of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jens Jørgen Hansen
Jens Jørgen Rankenberg-Hansen (4 January 1939 – 2 January 2022) was a Danish football player and manager. Career He played 417 games as a defender for Esbjerg fB with whom he won four Danish football championships. He represented the Denmark national team in 39 games from 1962 to 1971, and was a part of the Denmark squad at the 1964 European Championship. After retiring, Hansen served as manager of Esbjerg fB for a short while in 1972. Hansen died on 2 January 2022, at the age of 82. Honours Esbjerg fB * hip: 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965 * |
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awarded the administration of the 1908 Summer Olympics, but following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, the city had no choice but to decline and pass the honour to London. The Soviet Union won the most gold and overall medals at the 1960 Games. Host city selection On 15 June 1955, at the 50th IOC Session in Paris, France, Rome won the rights to host the 1960 Games, having beaten Brussels, Mexico City, Tokyo, Detroit, Budapest and finally Lausanne. Tokyo and Mexico City would subsequently host the proceeding 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics respectively. Toronto was initially interested in the bidding, but appears to have dropped out during the final phase ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne Høyer
Arne Høyer (9 November 1928 – 2 April 2010) was a Danish sprint canoer who won a bronze medal in the K-1 4×500 m relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ..., together with Erik Hansen, Helmuth Sørensen and Erling Jessen. References Arne Høyer's profile at Sports Reference.com 1928 births 2010 deaths [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome, but were relocated on financial grounds following the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, which claimed over 100 lives; Rome eventually hosted the Games in 1960. These were the fourth chronological modern Summer Olympics in keeping with the now-accepted four-year cycle as opposed to the alternate four-year cycle of the proposed Intercalated Games. The IOC president for these Games was Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Lasting a total of 187 days (or six months and four days), these Games were the longest in modern Olympics history. The duration of the Summer Games was 16 days in 1912, ranged between 15 and 18 days from 1928 to 1992, and was fixed at 17 days from 1996. Background There were four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harald Agger
Harald or Haraldr is the Old Norse form of the given name Harold. It may refer to: Medieval Kings of Denmark * Harald Bluetooth (935–985/986) Kings of Norway * Harald Fairhair (c. 850–c. 933) * Harald Greycloak (died 970) * Harald Hardrada (1015–1066) * Harald Gille (reigned 1130–1136) Grand Dukes of Kiev * Mstislav the Great (1076–1132), known as Harald in Norse sagas King of Mann and the Isles * Haraldr Óláfsson (died 1248) Earls of Orkney * Harald Haakonsson (died 1131) * Harald Maddadsson (–1206) * Harald Eiriksson Others * Hagrold (fl. 944–954), also known as Harald, Scandinavian chieftain in Normandy * Harald Grenske Harald Grenske (10th century) was a petty king in Vestfold in Norway. Harald Grenske was the son of Gudrød Bjørnsson. Gudrød is claimed to have been grandson of Harald Fairhair and the king of Vestfold. Harald's cognomen ''Grenske'' is due to hi ... (10th century), petty king in Vestfold in Norway * Harald Klak (–), king in Jutland * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Vanopslagh
Alex Dominique Kristensen Vanopslagh (born 17 October 1991) is a French-born Danish politician. He is a member of the Folketing, and party leader of the Liberal Alliance. He is a former chairman of its youth wing, Liberal Alliance Youth. Early life and education Alex Vanopslagh, who was born in Épernay, France, moved to Denmark when he was five, and grew up in Struer. In 2009 he moved to Herning and in 2011 he completed high school. He originally wanted to be a journalist, but applied and failed the entrance exam to the Danish Media and Journalism School in Aarhus after taking the wrong bus. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, and a master's degree from the University of Copenhagen in 2016. Political career In 2014, he was elected leader of Liberal Alliance Youth, succeeding Rasmus Brygger. He was reelected in 2015 and did not stand for reelection in 2016. In autumn 2016, he was selected as lead candidat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janne Mark
Janne Irene Mark (born 1973 in Struer by the Limfjorden, Denmark) is a Danish vocalist and composer. Biography Graduated from Rhythmic Music Conservatorium Copenhagen (RMC) and Syddansk Musikkonservatorium . She has released three albums after this, but got international recognition first with her album ''Pilgrim'' on the ACT label. Coming from a singer songwriter background she has changed direction to focus more on spiritual nordic music and hymns. She has worked with musicians such as Arve Henriksen, Nils Økland, Verneri Pohjola, Flemming Agerskov and Gustaf Ljunggren among others. She has also collaborated with poets like Pia Tafdrup, Naja Maria Aidt and John Bell. Discography (in selection) * 2004: ''Indenrigs Udenbys'' (Millfactory/Bonnier Music) * 2009: ''Agenda'' (Gateway) * 2013: ''Salmer fra broen'' (Kirkefondet) * 2018: ''Pilgrim'' ( ACT) with Arve Henriksen Arve Henriksen (born 22 March 1968) is a Norwegian trumpeter. Career Henriksen was born in Strand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilyn Anne (schooner)
''Marilyn Anne'' is a three-masted auxiliary schooner that was built in 1919 as ''Frem'' by her Danish owner. She was sold to Sweden in 1938 and later renamed ''Vestvåg''. In 1958, she was sold to Denmark and renamed ''Vest''. Following her sale to an American owner in 1968, she was renamed ''Marilyn Anne''. In 1977, she became a training ship for disadvantaged Danish children. Description As built, the ship was long, with a beam of , a depth of , and a draught of . She was assessed at , . History ''Frem'' was built by Erik B. Kromann at Marstal, Denmark and was initially operated by him. Her port of registry was Marstal and the Code Letters NWPH were allocated. In 1932, she was fitted with an auxiliary oil engine. She was reassessed as , . This was a 2-cylinder Single Cycle Single Action diesel engine, rated at 54nhp. It was made by A/S Tuxham, Copenhagen. In 1934, her Code Letters were changed to OUTB. In 1939, ''Frem'' was sold to Janne Nielsen of Skårhamn, Sweden. Her p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Bang (engineer)
Peter Boas Bang was a Danish engineer and entrepreneur. In the year 1925 he founded the company Bang & Olufsen with Svend Olufsen. Childhood Peter Boas Bang was the son of Camillo Cavour Bang (1861- 1949) and Augusta Pouline Boas (1868-1919). His brother Poul Bang was a film director and director for Saga Studios. Bang grew up in a wealthy family in Copenhagen with a well-equipped house for the time that had electric lights, phone service and a phonograph; the family also owned a car. At the age of nine he went to Nærum Kostskole. Because of his mother's frailty, he focused on mechanical interests. He spent his pocket money on batteries, doorbells, and switches. Bang was interested in technology and radios from an early age, and he remembered having heard a recording of Enrico Caruso at the age of five. At 14 he left the boarding school and entered middle school. He continued his experiments and was assisted by his cousin Isse Wulff, who was an assistant at the Technica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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