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Inger Margrethe Boberg, Danish folklore researcher and writer (died 1957)

On July 23, in the year 1900, Inger Margrethe Boberg, Danish folklore researcher and writer (died 1957). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of July 23, one of 434 recorded events on this date across all of history.

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Inger Margrethe Boberg was a Danish folklore researcher and writer. She studied philology at the University of Copenhagen and received her Master's degree in 1925. In 1927, she stayed at Lund University with the folklore professor Carl Wilhelm von Sydow. In 1934, she obtained the Dr. Phil. degree in folkloristics as the first woman in Denmark. From 1932 to her death, she was archivist at the Danish Folklore archive. However, during many years, she had to occasionally take temporary jobs as a school teacher in order to provide a living for herself. Not until 1952, when she had a long-established name in international folkloristics, she obtained a steady position.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on July 23, 1900 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 28 March 2023.

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