Jørgen Moe
Norwegian folklorist, poet and bishop (1813–1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jørgen Engebretsen Moe (22 April 1813–27 March 1882) was a Norwegian folklorist, bishop, poet, and author. He is best known for the Norske Folkeeventyr, a collection of Norwegian folk tales which he edited in collaboration with Peter Christen Asbjørnsen. He also served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Kristianssand from 1874 until his death in 1882.[1]
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Right Reverend Jørgen Engebretsen Moe | |
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Bishop of Kristianssand | |
Church | Church of Norway |
Diocese | Diocese of Kristianssand |
Appointed | 1874 |
In office | 1874–1882 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1813-04-22)22 April 1813 |
Died | 27 March 1882(1882-03-27) (aged 68) Kristiansand, Norway |
Buried | Vestre Aker Church graveyard, Kristiania |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Denomination | Christian |
Parents | Engebret Olsen Moe and Marthe Jørgensdatter |
Spouse | Johanne Fredrikke Sophie Sørenssen |
Children | Moltke Moe |
Occupation | Priest |
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