List of Famous people born in Kingdom of Denmark
Princess Louise of Denmark
Louise of Denmark and Norway was a Danish and Norwegian princess, the daughter of King Christian VI of Denmark and his wife Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach. Following her marriage to Ernest Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen, she became Duchess of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
Henrik Steffens Hagerup
Henrik Steffens Hagerup was a Norwegian naval officer and politician who served as Minister of the Navy from 1856 to 1859 with certain interruptions.
Paul Hammerich
Paul Hammerich was a Danish journalist and writer.
Laura Bro
Mary Westenholz
Mary Bess Westenholz, pen name Bertel Wrads, (1857–1947) was an influential Danish Unitarian, women's rights activist, writer and editor. She was the aunt of the author Karen Blixen, and is remembered for encouraging her niece to publish her first short stories.
Rene Toft Hansen
René Toft Hansen is a Danish professional handballer for Benfica and the Denmark national team. His brother Henrik also plays handball for Denmark national team.
Godtfred Kirk Christiansen
Godtfred Kirk Christiansen was the Managing Director of The Lego Group from 1957 to 1973. He was the third son of company founder Ole Kirk Christiansen and took over as Managing Director in 1957, eventually becoming the sole owner. Godtfred is credited with playing a pivotal role in the development of the Lego brick design and patented it in 1958. He also created the Lego System in Play, the cornerstone of the Lego construction toy. He was succeeded by his son, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen in 1979.
Elsa Gress
Elsa Judith Elisa Gress was a Danish essayist, novelist and dramatist. In Denmark, she is remembered above all for her essays.
Vilhelm Hammershøi
Vilhelm Hammershøi, often written in English Vilhelm Hammershoi, was a Danish painter. He is known for his poetic, subdued portraits and interiors.
Enevold De Falsen
Enevold de Falsen was a Danish-Norwegian lawyer, poet, actor and statesman.