Michael Rosing (19 February1756 – 12 October 1818) was a Norwegian-Danish actor.

Early life

Rosing was born in Røros, Norway. In 1775 he graduated from the

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Career

In 1776 he joined the Royal Danish Theatre. He was an elite actor of the Royal Theatre from 1777 to 1808. He was most known for his roles in tragedy, lover roles and Nordic hero roles. He was a member of the ''

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'', and an instructor of the royal acting school in 1788–1808, and its principal from 1804.

Personal life

He was married to

Johanne Rosing Johanne Cathrine Rosing, née ''Olsen'' (2 June 1756 – 15 January 1853), was a Danish stage actress and ballet dancer, one of the most noted of the era. Biography Born in a poor home as the daughter of Herman Olsen and Gundel Marie Abelgreen. ...

. The couple had 17 children. One of the daughters was the actress

Emilie Rosing Emilie Wilhelmine Rosing (6 March 1783 – 23 December 1811) was a Danish singer and stage actress. She was perhaps the most famous female stage artist in Denmark during the age of Napoleon. Biography Rosing was the daughter of the well known ac ...

. The eldest daughter Johanne Ophelia Rosing (1778-1929) was married to the wealthy paper manufac turer

Johan Christian Drewsen Johan Christian Drewsen (23 December 1777 – 25 August 1851) was a Danish paper manufacturer, agronomist and politician. He owned Strandmøllen north of Copenhagen. Early life and education Srewsen was born at Strandmøllen, the son of paper man ...

. A third daughter, Antoinette Louise Rosing (1791-1874) was married to the portrait painter

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. A fourth daughter, Golla Hermandina Rosing, was the mother of concert pianist

Golla Hammerich Golla Andrea Hammerich née Bodenhoff Jensen (1854–1903) was a prominent Danish concert pianist who had studied under leading Danish musicians. It was not, however, until she was 35 that she first appeared in public. In 1895, she played a leadin ...

References

External links

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