Background
He was born at Copenhagen, and studied at the university there, passing his theological examination in 1791.
He was born at Copenhagen, and studied at the university there, passing his theological examination in 1791.
University of Copenhagen.
After spending some time in the German universities, he visited France and England. Returning to Denmark, he wrote numerous works. Was appointed professor of theology at the University of Copenhagen in 1801, and in 1830 became Bishop of Zealand, the highest ecclesiastical dignity in Denmark.