Emma Gad
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Emma Gad (21 January 1852 - 8 January 1921), born Emma Halkier, was a Danish writer and socialite who wrote plays and books that were often satirical. Although she was a prolific writer, many of her works fell into obscurity after her death. One work that remained popular was Takt og Tone, a book of etiquette she wrote in old age.[1]
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Born | Emma Halkier (1852-01-21)21 January 1852 Copenhagen |
Died | 8 January 1921(1921-01-08) (aged 68) Copenhagen |
Resting place | Cemetery of Holmen |
Occupation | Writer |
Language | Danish |
Nationality | Danish |
Spouse | Nicolas Urban Gad |
Children | Peter Urban Gad, Henry Urban Gad |
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She received a gold Medal of Merit in 1905. Today her plays are preserved in Denmark's Royal Library.