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Danish musicians died at 39

Here are 1 famous musicians from Denmark died at 39:

Jens Schielderup Sneedorff

Jens Schielderup Sneedorff (August 22, 1724-June 5, 1764) was a Danish writer.

He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to a family of civil servants. Sneedorff attended the University of Copenhagen and obtained a degree in law. However, he did not pursue a career in law and instead became interested in literature and began writing poetry and essays.

In 1752, Sneedorff was appointed as a professor of rhetoric at the University of Copenhagen. He wrote several works on literature, history, and philosophy, including a Danish translation of Horace's Ars Poetica. Sneedorff also wrote a popular fictional work called "Erasmus Montanus", which is now considered a classic in Danish literature.

Sneedorff is also known for his involvement in the establishment of the Royal Danish Theatre. He served as the theatre's first director and was responsible for the production of several plays.

Sneedorff died at the age of 39 in Copenhagen, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature, history, and theatre. Today, he is remembered as one of Denmark's greatest writers and intellectuals of the 18th century.

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