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Jonas Collin

Danish civil servant, patron of Andersen (1776-1861) · Denmark · On the map · Politicians · Died at 85

Jonas Collin was a Danish civil servant and patron of the arts. He took care of Hans Christian Andersen when the later writer first arrived in Copenhagen as a child and remained his loyal friend and supporter for the remainder of his life. He was also involved in the foundation of the Thorvaldsen Museum.

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Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
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Country
Denmark
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1776 to 1861 · aged 85