Axel Olrik
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1864 – 1917
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Who was Axel Olrik?
Axel Olrik was a Danish folklorist and scholar of mediaeval historiography, and a pioneer in the methodical study of oral narrative.
Olrik was born in Frederiksberg, the son of the artist Henrik Olrik. Artist Dagmar Olrik, judge Eyvind Olrik, historian Hans Olrik and cultural historian Jørgen Olrik were siblings of his.
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- Born
- 1864
Copenhagen - Parents
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Profession
- Died
- 1917
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on July 23, 2013
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