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Christian Winther
Rasmus Villads Christian Ferdinand Winther (29 July 1796 – 30 December 1876), was a Danish lyric poet. He was born at Fensmark near Næstved, where his father was the vicar. He went to the University of Copenhagen in 1815, and studied theology, taking his degree in 1824. He began to publish verse in 1819, but no collected volume appeared until 1828. Meanwhile, from 1824 to 1830, Winther was supporting himself as a tutor. A large inheritance from his uncle, Rasmus Winther, allowed him in 1830 to travel to Italy for a year. In 1835 a second volume of lyric poems appeared, and in 1838 a third. In 1841 King Christian VIII of Denmark appointed Winther to travel to Mecklenburg to instruct Princess Mariane, on the occasion of her betrothal to the Crown Prince of Denmark, in the Danish language. When he was over fifty, Winther married. Further collections of lyrics appeared in 1842, 1848, 1850, 1853, 1865 and 1872. In 1851 he, who had for most of his life been pestered by heavy deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Vinther (also spelled Winther) is a common Anglo-Germanic languages, Germanic surname dating back to the 13th century. The name developed from the Anglo-Norman language, Anglo-French word ''Vintner'', meaning someone who is involved with winemaking. The surname is used worldwide, but is mainly found in Europe and the United States. Etymology History The surname Vinther dates back to 1221 England and derives from the Anglo-Norman language, Anglo-French word ''Vintner'', meaning a person engaged in winemaking. It was an occupational name for wine sellers during the 13th century. In Denmark and Norway, it was originally given to people considered to possess a frosty or gloomy temperament, the corresponding Old English and Old High German words being ''Winter'' and ''Wintar''. In Central, South and Eastern Europe the surname had changed to Vinter by leaving letter H from the word. Usage Vinther is the 92,287th most common surname in the world. It is most prevalent in Denmark and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
