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Marselisborg Gymnasium
Marselisborg Gymnasium is a school of secondary education in Aarhus, Denmark. The school is a financially independent self-owning educational institution under the Danish state. The school offers the 3-year Matriculation examination (STX) programme within five main branches; natural sciences, social sciences, language, music and, since 2006, sports through a partnership with Team Danmark. Marselisborg Gymnasium was founded in 1898 by ''Olaf Gudme'' under the name ''Marselisborg Boarding and Learned School''. The school became a popular alternative to Aarhus Katedralskole and was first expanded in 1904. From 1916 the school became owned by Aarhus Municipality Aarhus Municipality (), known as Århus Municipality () until 2011, is a ''Municipalities of Denmark, kommune'' in the Central Denmark Region, on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula in central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of , and ... and in 1973 by Aarhus County. In the Danish Municipal Reform of 2007 the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aarhus
Aarhus (, , ; officially spelled Århus from 1948 until 1 January 2011) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality, Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately northwest of Copenhagen. Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built here around the year 900 and later in the Viking Age the town was fortified with defensive ramparts. The Ancient See of Aarhus, bishopric of Aarhus grew steadily stronger and more prosperous, building several religious institutions in the town during the early Middle Ages. Trade continued to improve, although it was not until 1441 that Aarhus was granted market town privileges, and the population of Aarhus remained relatively stable until the 19th century. The city began to grow significantly as trade prospered in the mid-18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jørgen Leth
Jørgen Leth (; born 14 June 1937) is a Danish poet and film director who is considered a leading figure in experimental documentary film making. Most notable are his documentary '' A Sunday in Hell'' (1977) and his surrealistic short film '' The Perfect Human'' (1968). He is also a sports commentator for Danish television and is represented by the film production company Sunset Productions. Early life Born on 14 June 1937 in Aarhus, Denmark, Leth studied literature and anthropology in Aarhus and Copenhagen and was a cultural critic (jazz, theatre, film) for leading Danish newspapers from 1959 to 1968. His interest in Polish anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski had a profound influence on his work. He traveled in Africa (1961), South America and India (1966) and Southeast Asia (1970–71). His first book was published in 1962. He has written 10 volumes of poetry and eight non-fiction books. Film career Leth made his first film in 1963 and has since made 40 more, many distribute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gymnasiums In Aarhus
A gym, short for gymnasium (: gymnasiums or gymnasia), is an indoor venue for exercise and sports. The word is derived from the ancient Greek term "gymnasion". They are commonly found in athletic and fitness centres, and as activity and learning spaces in educational institutions. "Gym" is also the commonly used name for a "fitness centre" or health club, which is often an area for indoor recreation. A "gym" may include or describe adjacent open air areas as well. In Western countries, "gyms" often describe places with indoor or outdoor courts for basketball, hockey, tennis, boxing or wrestling, and with equipment and machines used for physical development training, or to do exercises. In many European countries, ''Gymnasium'' (and variations of the word) also can describe a secondary school that prepares students for higher education at a university, with or without the presence of athletic courts, fields, or equipment. Overview In Gymnasiums, apparatus such as barbells, bum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Petersen (hurdler)
Sara Slott Petersen (born 9 April 1987) is a Danish hurdler. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's 400 metres hurdles and won a silver medal. Competition record 1Disqualified in the semifinals Gallery Sara Slott Petersen and Femke Bol at the 2020 Bauhaus Galan meeting in Stockholm.jpg, Sara Slott Petersen (l) and Femke Bol Femke Bol (; born 23 February 2000) is a Dutch track and field athlete who competes in hurdling and Sprint (running), sprinting. She specialises in the 400 metres hurdles, where she is the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Women's 400 ... at the 2020 Bauhaus Galan meeting in Stockholm References External links * 1987 births 21st-century Danish sportswomen Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2019 European Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Olympics Competitors at the 2011 Summer Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Defence Ministers Of Denmark
The Minister of Defence of Denmark (, ) is the politically appointed head of the Danish Ministry of Defence. The Minister of Defence is responsible for the Danish Armed Forces, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service and the Danish Emergency Management Agency. The Minister of Defence follows the directions given by the Prime Minister of Denmark and the decisions of the Folketing. The Danish Defence Law () designates in article 9 the Minister of Defence as the supreme authority in Defence (). Under the Minister is the Chief of Defence, the senior-ranking professional military officer heading the Defence Command, who commands the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and other units not reporting directly to the Ministry of Defence. The main responsibilities of the Minister of Defence are to prevent armed conflicts and war, to safeguard the sovereignty of Denmark and integrity of Danish territory and to promote global peace and stability. Since 2002, these responsibilities have include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mayors Of Aarhus
This is a list of mayors of Aarhus, Denmark since the first mayor was appointed 1886. All but one elected mayors of Aarhus have belonged to Socialdemokraterne, the Social Democratic Party. References External links {{Mayors of Aarhus Mayors of places in Denmark, *Aarhus Lists of mayors of places in Denmark, Aarhus Politics in Aarhus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolai Wammen
Nicolai Halby Wammen (born 7 February 1971) is a Danish politician of the Social Democrats who has been serving as Minister for Finance in the government of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen since 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Denmark's second-largest city, Aarhus, he served as mayor from 2006 to 2011. On the national level, he has served as Minister of European Affairs (2011–2013) and as Minister of Defence (2013–2015). Political career Early beginnings While studying, Wammen became the chairman of the university’s Social Democrat organisation, Frit Forum., and was first elected to the Aarhus City Council in 1998. In the 2001 elections, he was elected to Parliament and served one term. After almost a full term as the party’s shadow finance minister, he pulled out of national politics and was then elected Mayor of Aarhus in 2006. At this time he was also elected vice president of the Social Democrats. Career in national politics When Helle Thorning-Schmidt led t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Hjortshøj
Lars Hjortshøj (born 3 June 1967 in Hinnerup) is a Denmark, Danish stand-up comedy, stand-up comedian and television and radio host. He has taken part in many Danish shows, including ''Casper & Mandrilaftalen'' and in the sit-com ''Langt fra Las Vegas''. As of February 2006 Lars Hjortshøj is still co-host in Radio 100FM's morning show ''Morgenhyrderne'' along with Lasse Rimmer and Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph. He appeared in a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself in the Danish sit-com ''Klovn'', playing one of the main characters ''Frank Hvams colleagues, a stand-up comedian. He is (as of 2008) the host of the US-adopted game show ''Sandhedens Time'', in the US, it is called ''The Moment of Truth (American game show), The Moment of Truth''. Lars and his wife live outside of Copenhagen with their two children. External links * 1967 births Living people Danish male comedians Danish male television actors Danish stand-up comedians Danish radio presenters Peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Thyboe
Kurt Thyboe also known as Thybo (24 January 1940 – 3 November 2021) was a Danish author, journalist, sports commentator and performer. He is very well known for his boxing match promotions and boxing ring announcements. In March 2010 he released his single "Storyteller" in collaboration with writer and poet Claus Høxbroe. It was arranged and produced by Adam Ashtiani and Stik op Jakob, with guest appearances by trumpet player Miloud Sabri and Carsten Bentzen on vocals. He also appeared in a very popular rap single and music video "Hardhitter" by Danish rap and musical band Kaliber that features boxer Rudy Markussen and ring announcements by Kurt Thyboe. Starting August 2010, he appeared in Danish TV2 program ''Vild med Dans'', a Danish version of ''Dancing with the Stars''. Thyboe died of pneumonia on 3 November 2021. Discography *2010: "Storyteller" :featured in *2010: "Hardhitter" ( Kaliber featuring Rudy Markussen Rudy Markussen (born 24 July 1977), is a former D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tage Skou-Hansen
Tage Skou-Hansen (12 February 1925 – 11 November 2015) was a Danish writer, editor and scholar. Overview Born in the town of Fredericia, Tage Skou-Hansen graduated from Marselisborg gymnasium (Denmark), Gymnasium in Aarhus and became a student of history of literature at Aarhus University. As a student, he worked as an editor of two literary magazines, one of which was ''Heretica'', before the publication of his first novel, ''De Nøgne Træer'' (The Bare Trees), in 1957. After receiving his degree, Tage taught literature at Askov Højskole for nine years, before concentrating on writing from 1967. Apart from his novels, Tage Skou-Hansen's works also includes two plays and a realized film manuscript. He has received many prizes and scholarships throughout his career. ''De nøgne træer'' has been translated into English as ''The Naked Trees'' and led to a film with the same title in 1991. The story is set in the milieu of the resistance movement, during the German occupation o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matriculation Examination
A matriculation examination or matriculation exam is a university entrance examination, which is typically held towards the end of secondary school. After passing the examination, a student receives a School leaving qualification, school leaving certificate recognising academic qualifications from secondary-level education. Depending on scores or grades achieved, a student may then Matriculation, matriculate to university to take up further studies. The following matriculation examinations are conducted: * A-levels – in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and several Commonwealth countries * Abitur – in Germany and Lithuania. *Iranian University Entrance Exam - in Iran * Romanian Baccalaureate, Bacalaureat – in Romania and Moldova. * Baccalauréat – in France and many francophone countries. * Eindexamen – in the Netherlands. * Exit examination – in the United States. ** Regents Exam – New York State, USA * National College Entrance Examination, Gaokao – in China. * Hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aarhus County
Aarhus County or Århus County () is a former county of Denmark ( Danish: '' amt'') on the Jutland peninsula. It was created in 1970 by a merger of three counties: Århus, Randers and Skanderborg. The county was abolished effective 1 January 2007, when almost all of it merged into Region Midtjylland The Central Denmark Region (), or more directly translated as the Central Jutland Region and sometimes simply Mid-Jutland, is an administrative Regions of Denmark, region of Denmark established on 1 January 2007 as part of the 2007 Danish Municip ... (i.e. ''Region Central Jutland''). A very small portion was merged into Region Nordjylland (''Region North Jutland''). At the time of its abolishment, more than 20,000 people worked for the county. Municipalities (1970–2006) References Former counties of Denmark (1970–2006) Central Denmark Region {{NJutlandDK-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
