Great Danes - past

For a relatively small country, Denmark has produced more than its fair share of world famous artists, scientists, philosophers and musicians.

From the king of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen, to the atomic physicist Niels Bohr, Danes have often emerged as leaders in their field, and without exception the city of Copenhagen has played a significant role in all their lives.

Apart from Copenhagen's founding father, Bishop Absalon, all of those featured here are well known internationally, and their reputation and work survive to inspire, educate and entertain generations long after their deaths.