Axel Olrik
Danish folklorist and scholar of mediaeval history
Died when: 52 years 229 days (631 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Axel Olrik (3 July 1864 – 17 February 1917) 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 , historian and cultural historian were siblings of his.
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