Asger is a predominantly
Danish language
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masculine given name derived from the
Old Norse
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elements ''
Æsir
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'' or ''ás'', meaning "gods" and ''geirr'', meaning "spear".
Individuals bearing the name Asger include:
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Asger Aaboe
Asger Hartvig Aaboe (26 April 1922 – 19 January 2007) was a Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematics who was best known for his contributions to the history of ancient Babylonian astronomy. In his studies of Babylonian astronomy, ...
(1922–2007), Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician
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Asger Christensen
Asger Christensen (born 8 January 1958) is a Danish politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019.
Early career
Christensen, a farmer, has owned a farm since 1982. He is from Tarm.
Political career
In parliament, C ...
(born 1958), Danish politician
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Asger Lund Christiansen
Asger Lund Christiansen (1927–1998) was a Danish cellist and composer.
He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, graduating in 1946. Alongside Bløndal Erling Bengtsson, he was his generation's most recognized Danish cellist. In 1957 ...
(1927–1998), Danish cellist and composer
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Asger Hamerik
Asger Hamerik (Hammerich) (April 8, 1843 – July 13, 1923) was a Danish composer of the late romantic period.
Aged 80 at time of death.
Life and career
Born in Frederiksberg (near Copenhagen), he studied music with J.P.E. Hartmann and Niels G ...
, also Hammerich, (1843–1923), Danish composer of classical music
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Asger Jorn
Asger Oluf Jorn (3 March 1914 – 1 May 1973) was a Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author. He was a founding member of the avant-garde movement COBRA and the Situationist International.
The largest collection of Jorn's works� ...
(1914–1973), Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author
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Asger Ostenfeld
Asger Skovgaard Ostenfeld (13 October 1866 – 23 September 1931) was a Danish civil engineer who specialized in the theory of steel and reinforced concrete structures. He is now considered to be the founding father of the theory of structures ...
(1866–1931), Danish civil engineer
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Asger Sørensen
Asger Strømgaard Sørensen (born 5 June 1996) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Czech First League club Sparta Prague.
His former clubs include Liefering, Red Bull Salzburg, Jahn Regensburg and 1. FC Nürnb ...
(born 1996), Danish footballer
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Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music
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