Morten Korch

Morten Korch
BornMorten Luther Gudmund Korch
(1876-01-17)17 January 1876
Over Holluf, Fyn, Denmark
Died8 October 1954(1954-10-08) (aged 78)
Hellerup, Denmark
Resting placeFraugde, Fyn, Denmark
OccupationWriter
NationalityDanish
GenreFiction, Novel, Short Story
SubjectRural Denmark
SpouseElna Marie Løngreen Fyrdendahl
Sophie Petrea Bruun

Morten Luther Gudmund Korch (1876–1954) was a Danish writer who wrote populist stories and romances about rural Denmark. During his lifetime, he was the most widely read author in Denmark. Korch wrote 123 novels, several of which were made into popular films. In 1937, Korch was awarded a Danish knighthood in the Order of Dannebrog. He is listed in the book of The 20th century's 100 most important people in Denmark.[1]

  1. ^ Petersen, Claus Hagen; Hedegaard, Connie (1999). 'Det 20. århundrede - De 100 mest betydningsfulde personer i Danmark [The 20th century's 100 most important people in Denmark] (in Danish). ISBN 87-11-11322-7.