Middelalderbyen in Copenhagen in Københavns Kommune, Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark — Northen Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Søren Kierkegaard

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023

1. Søren Kierkegaard Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

I denne bygning har
Søren Kierkegaard
haft sin daglige gang
som elev I borgerdydskolen
1821-1830

(English translation:)
Here in this building Soren Kierkegaard had his daily routine as a student in the School of Civic Virtue, 1821-1830.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 55° 40.867′ N, 12° 34.707′ E. Marker is in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden (Capital Region, Copenhagen), in Københavns Kommune. It is in Middelalderbyen. Marker is on Klareboderne, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Klareboderne 3, Copenhagen, Hovedstaden 1115, Denmark. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Niels Stensen (within shouting distance of this marker); Norske Selskab / The Norwegian Society (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johan Herman Wessel (about 180 meters away); Georg Brandes (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Tomb of the Unknown Concentration Camp Prisoner (approx.

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0.3 kilometers away); Holger Drachmann (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); In Memory of Dan Uzan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dagbladet Politiken / The Politiken Newspaper (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copenhagen.

Also see . . . Søren Kierkegaard (Wikipedia).

Overview: Søren Aabye Kierkegaard (5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish theologian, philosopher, poet, social critic, and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical texts on organized religion, Christianity, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of religion, displaying a fondness for metaphor, irony, and parables. Much of his philosophical work deals with the issues of how one lives as a "single individual", giving priority to concrete human reality over abstract thinking and highlighting the importance of personal choice and commitment.…

School of Civic Virtue: From 1821 to 1830, Kierkegaard attended the School of Civic Virtue, Østre Borgerdyd Gymnasium when the school was situated in Klareboderne, where Kierkegaard studied and learned Latin, Greek and history among other subjects. During his time there he was described as
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023

2. Søren Kierkegaard Marker - wide view
The marker, barely discernible here, is on the left side of the passageway connecting the exterior of the building to the courtyard. The entrance appears to be gated, however, so the hours of accessibility may be restricted perhaps.
"very conservative"; someone who would "honour the King, love the church and respect the police". He frequently got into altercations with fellow students and was ambivalent towards his teachers.

(Submitted on February 9, 2024.)

Søren Kierkegaard former school image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023

3. Søren Kierkegaard former school

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.