Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (September 8, 1783 –
September 2, 1872) (Danish pronunciation: [ˈneɡolaɪ̯ˀ ˈfʁæˀðʁæɡ
ˈsɛʋəʁin ˈɡʁɔndʋi]), most often referred to as simply N. F. S.
Grundtvig, was a Danish pastor, author, poet, philosopher,
historian, teacher, and politician. He was one of the most
influential people in Danish history, as his philosophy gave
rise to a new form of nationalism in the last half of the 19th
century. He was married three times, the last time in his
seventy-sixth year. Grundtvig and his followers are credited
with being very influential in the formulation of modern Danish
national consciousness. It was steeped in the national
literature and supported by deep spirituality. Called Fr… Go to
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