Biography of Johannes Forchhammer

Johannes Forchhammer (* 20. March 1827 in Copenhagen; † 19. July 1909 in Frederiksberg) was a danish philologist. He was 82 years old. He had at least 8 children (7 sons and 1 daughter). His education included University of Copenhagen and Metropolitanskolen. He worked at Vestre Borgerdydskole, Aalborg Cathedral School and Herlufsholm School. His awards include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog. He was buried at Herlufsholm Kirkegård.