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Sophie Ørsted

Danish muse (1782-1818) · Denmark · On the map · Writers · Died at 35

Sophie Wilhelmine Bertha Ørsted was a Danish socialite and muse. Brought up in a literary environment in Copenhagen, she was the sister of writer Adam Oehlenschläger (1779-1850) and was married to jurist Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1778-1860).

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She became an inspiration for others, including the poet Jens Baggesen (1764-1826). She died of abdominal complications when she was only 35.

Country
Denmark
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1782 to 1818 · aged 35