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1917 in Denmark

Explore 5 historical events and records for Denmark in 1917.

Historical records for Denmark in 1917

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April

Theoretical Physics Institute Proposal

Bohr, Niels Henrik David ยท Copenhagen ยท Theoretical Physicist ยท Science / Physics

Submits a detailed application to the university science faculty seeking a dedicated institute for theoretical physics with stronger research and laboratory facilities.

December

Nobel Prize in Literature

Gjellerup, Karl ยท Stockholm ยท Author ยท Arts / Literature

Shares the Nobel Prize in Literature for varied and idealistic poetry.

Nobel Prize in Literature

Pontoppidan, Henrik ยท Stockholm ยท Author ยท Arts / Literature

Shares the Nobel Prize in Literature for authentic descriptions of contemporary Danish life.

Other events (month unknown)

Nobel Prize

Gjellerup, Karl ยท Arts / Literature

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Nobel Prize

Pontoppian, Henrik ยท Arts / Literature

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

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