Odense [ˈoð̞ˀn̩sə] is the third largest city in Denmark with 145,554 inhabitants (Odense city January 1, 2004) and the capital of the island of Funen. It is the seat of both Odense municipality and Funen County. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Funen (Danish: Fyn) is the third largest island of Denmark, it has a population of 445,000 people. ... Odense municipality, (Danish: Odense Kommune) is a Danish municipality in Funen County. ... Fyns Amt (English: Funen County) is a county (Danish, amt) in central Denmark, comprising the islands of Funen, Langeland, TÃ¥singe, Ærø, and approximately 90 other islands, of which only 25 are inhabited. ...

Odense Railroad Centre

Odense Palace

The city lies close to Odense Fjord on the Odense River (Odense Å). It is a station on the railway route between Copenhagen and Jutland, the peninsular mainland. A canal dug from 1796 to 1806, 7.5 metre (25 ft.) deep, gives access to the town from the fjord. Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 490 KB)Odense’s new train station, called ‘Odense Banegårds Center’, photographed 7th April 2004, by Lasse Jensen. ... Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 490 KB)Odense’s new train station, called ‘Odense Banegårds Center’, photographed 7th April 2004, by Lasse Jensen. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1936x1025, 275 KB) Odense Palace on Fyn in Denmark. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1936x1025, 275 KB) Odense Palace on Fyn in Denmark. ... The River of Odense (Danish: Odense Ã…) is a river located on the Island of Funen, in Denmark. ... Copenhagen (IPA: , rhyming with pagan (the way the Danes themselves pronounce the name of the capital when saying it in English), or , with a as in spa; Danish IPA: ) is the capital of Denmark and the countrys largest city (metropolitan population 1,211,542 (2006)), at present made up... Jutland Peninsula Jutland (Danish: Jylland; German: Jütland; Frisian Jutlân; Low German Jötlann) is a peninsula in northern Europe that forms the only non-insular part of Denmark and also the northernmost part of Germany, dividing the North Sea from the Baltic Sea. ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Fjord in Sunnmøre, Norway A fjord (or fiord) is a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes, which results from marine inundation of a glaciated valley. ...

Accessibility to Odense was greatly increased when ferry service between the two main Danish islands, Zealand and Funen was replaced by the Great Belt Bridge (opened in 1997 for rail traffic, 1998 for road traffic). The bridge is the second longest suspension bridge in the world. Its construction greatly cut transportation time between Odense and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Copenhagen can now be reached by trains from Odense in 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Pride of Rotterdam, One of the P&O Ferriess Flagships operating the Hull-Rotterdam Route A ferry is a boat or a ship carrying passengers, and sometimes their vehicles, on scheduled services. ... Zealand (Danish: Sjælland ) is the largest island of Denmark. ... Funen (Danish: Fyn) is the third largest island of Denmark, it has a population of 445,000 people. ... The Great Belt Bridge The Great Belt Bridge (Danish: Storebæltsbroen) is a suspension bridge that is part of the fixed link across the Great Belt in Denmark. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... A suspension bridge is a type of bridge that has been made since ancient times. ... Copenhagen (IPA: , rhyming with pagan (the way the Danes themselves pronounce the name of the capital when saying it in English), or , with a as in spa; Danish IPA: ) is the capital of Denmark and the countrys largest city (metropolitan population 1,211,542 (2006)), at present made up...

History

For the Catholic ecclesiastical history, see Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense

Odense (from Odins Vi, i.e. "Odin's Sanctuary", referring to old Norse mythology), is one of the oldest cities of Denmark and had its 1000th anniversary in 1988. To celebrate this, a forest named "the thousand year forest" was cultivated. The shrine of Saint Knud (also known as Saint Canute) was a great resort of pilgrims throughout the Middle Ages. The former Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense was a bishopric on the Danish islands that included the islands of Funen (where Odense city, its episcopal see, is located), Langeland, Tåsinge, Lolland, Falster, Als and Ærø. Likehe rest of present Denmark, it was suffragan since 1104 of the Metropolitan Archbishop... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...

In the 16th century the town was the meeting-place of several parliaments, and down to 1805 it was the seat of the provincial assembly of Funen. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Funen (Danish: Fyn) is the third largest island of Denmark, it has a population of 445,000 people. ...

Odense's most famous landmark was Odinstårnet (The Odin Tower) constructed in 1935, as the second-tallest tower in Europe, only surpassed by the Eiffel Tower. Odinstårnet was blown up by a Danish Nazi group in 1944 and has never been rebuilt. However, a miniature model of it now stands in the residential area Odinsparken in the area where the original tower was. OdinstÃ¥rnet (The Odin Tower) was an observation tower in Odense, Denmark. ... The Tower at sunrise. ...

Famous residents of Odense

The famous author and poet Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense on April 2, 1805. A house in the old part of Odense has been turned into a museum with a large collection of his works and belongings. Also his childhood home is a museum. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Classical composer Carl Nielsen was also born near Odense, and the town houses a museum in his honour. Carl Nielsen Carl August Nielsen (June 9, 1865, Sortelung – October 3, 1931, Copenhagen) was a conductor, violinist, and the most internationally known composer from Denmark. ...

King Canute IV, (ca. 1043 - July 17, 1086), also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy the death of Canute the Holy, by Christian Albrecht von Benzon Canute IV, (approximately 1043 — 1086), also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy, was King of Denmark from 1080 until 1086. ... // Events Edward the Confessor crowned King of England at Winchester Cathedral. ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... Events Domesday Book is completed in England Emperor Shirakawa of Japan starts his cloistered rule Imam Ali Mosque is rebuilt by the Seljuk Malik Shah I after being destroyed by fire. ...

Industrialist, Banker and philanthropist Carl Frederik Tietgen was born in Odense on March 19, 1829. Best known for establishing Denmark's first private bank and numerous conglomerates including DFDS, B&W, Danisco, and Tuborg. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Business magnate. ... For other uses, see Bank (disambiguation). ... A philanthropist is someone who devotes his/her time, money, or effort towards helping others. ... Carl Frederik Tietgen (March 19, 1829 – October 19, 1901) was a Danish financier and industrialist. ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The First Provincial Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Republic of China was formerly the central bank of Taiwan Province and issued the New Taiwan dollar. ... Identify 3 conglomerates and clearly explian the scope of their business. ... DFDS - Det forenede Dampskibs-Selskab A/S - The United Steamship Company - was formed in Copenhagen in 1866 and is today the oldest, large shipping company in Denmark. ... Burmeister & Wain, the big Copenhagen shipyards, are now part of MAN B&W Diesel. ... Danisco A/S is a Danish food production company. ... Tuborg is a Danish beer brewing company which was founded in 1873, focusing on the pilsner style for the Danish market during its early history. ...

Inventor and industrialist Thomas B. Thrige, he was born in Odense on May 5, 1866. An inventor is a person who creates new inventions, typically technical devices such as mechanical, electrical or software devices or methods. ... Thomas Barfoed Thrige (May 5, 1866 – May 9, 1938) was a Danish entrepreneur, industrialist and businessman. ... May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ...

Actor Ove Sprogøe (December 21, 1919 - September 14, 2004), was a beloved cinema, stage and TV actor, and now has a square in the centre of town named after him. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ove Wendelboe Sprogøe Petersen (December 21, 1919 - September 14, 2004) was a Danish actor. ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (258th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

New swimming sensation Louise Ørnstedt (born 1980) was born in Odense. She recently won gold at the European championships in Trieste, Italy in the 50m back crawl and silver in the 100m and the 200m back stroke. Country Italy Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia Province Trieste (TS) Mayor Roberto Dipiazza (since 2001) Elevation 2 m Area 8,449 km² Population  - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 207,069  - Density 2,480/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates Gentilic Triestini Dialing code 040 Postal code 34100 Frazioni See...

One of the world's best female team handball players, Anja Andersen, was born in Odense on February 15, 1969. Handball player leaps towards the goal prior to throwing the ball, while the goalkeeper extends himself trying to stop it. ... Anja Andersen is a female handball player known for her temper and courage to make dramatic scenes and daring tricks during a match, even when under pressure (ie. ...

Cartoonist Henrik Rehr was born in Odense on October 28th, 1964. He now resides in the U.S.A.

Business

Several large industries are located in or near Odense. Denmark's biggest shipyard, Odense Steel Shipyard owned by the A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group is situated in the neighbouring town Munkebo. The biggest sales auction of vegetables, fruits and flowers (GASA) in Denmark is situated here. The Albani Brewery brews the local Odense Pilsner amongst others. // Odense Steel Shipyard (Danish: Odense Staalskibsværft) located in Odense, Denmark was constructed in 1918-1919 by the A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group. ... The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group (Danish: A.P. Møller-Mærsk Gruppen) is an international business consortium involved in a variety of business sectors, primarily transportation. ... Munkebo is a municipality in central Denmark, in the county of Funen. ... The Albani Brewery is a local brewery, which has most of its customers on the island of Funen (Danish: Fyn). ... Pilsener or pilsner is a pale lager, developed in the city of Plzeň (Pilsen in German/English), Western Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). ...

The commercial national television company TV 2 is based in Odense. TV 2 is a Danish government-owned television station broadcasting from Odense on Funen. ...

The main campus of the University of Southern Denmark is located in Odense. University of Southern Denmark The University of Southern Denmark was formed in 1998 by the merger between Odense University, Southern Denmark School of Business and Engineering and South Jutland University Centre. ...

Odense is the home of a number of football clubs, the most important are OB, B1909, B1913, Dalum IF, and OKS. Odense BK, a Danish football club from Odense. ... Boldklubben 1909 is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West. ... Boldklubben 1913 is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish second division. ... Dalum IF is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West. ...

Tourist attractions

Saint Canute's Church - the Cathedral of Odense

Saint Knud's Cathedral, also known as Saint Canute's Cathedral, was formerly connected with the great Benedictine monastery of the same name, and is one of the largest and finest buildings of its kind in Denmark. It is constructed of brick in a pure Gothic style. Originally dating from 1081-1093, it was rebuilt in the 13th century. Under the altar lies Canute (Danish: Knud), the patron saint of Denmark, who had planned to conquer England from William of Normandy. He was slain in an insurrection at Odense in 1086. Odense is also the see of the bishop of Funen. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1712x2288, 699 KB) Sankt knuds kirke i Odense Taget 2005-07-16 File links The following pages link to this file: Saint Canutes Cathedral ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1712x2288, 699 KB) Sankt knuds kirke i Odense Taget 2005-07-16 File links The following pages link to this file: Saint Canutes Cathedral ... Saint Canutes Cathedral (Danish: Odense Domkirke or Sct. ... A Benedictine is a person who follows the Rule of St Benedict. ... Events Corfu taken from Byzantine Empire by Robert Guiscard, Italy Byzantine emperor Nicephorus III is overthrown by Alexius I Comnenus, ending the Middle Byzantine period and beginning the Comnenan dynasty Alexius I helps defend Albania from the Normans (the first recorded mention of Albania), but is defeated at the Battle... // Events Donald III of Scotland comes to the throne of Scotland. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Canute IV, (1040 — 1086), also known as Canute the Saint and Canute the Holy, was Denmark from 1080 until 1086. ... William I ( 1027 – September 9, 1087), was King of England from 1066 to 1087. ... Events Domesday Book is completed in England Emperor Shirakawa of Japan starts his cloistered rule Imam Ali Mosque is rebuilt by the Seljuk Malik Shah I after being destroyed by fire. ... A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ...

Kings John (Danish: Hans) and Christian II are buried in the city. John, Johann, Johan II, Danish and Norwegian name Hans, was a Danish monarch and union king of Denmark (1481 – 1513), Norway (1483 – 1513) Sweden (1497 – 1501), under the Kalmar Union, and also Duke of Schleswig and Holstein. ... Christian II (July 2, 1481 – January 25, 1559) was a Danish monarch and King of Denmark, Norway (1513 – 1523) and Sweden (1520 – 1521), under the Kalmar Union. ...

Our Lady's Church, built in the 13th century and restored in 1851-1852 and again in 1864, contains a carved 16th century altarpiece by Claus Berg of Lübeck. Lübeck ( pronunc. ...

Odense Palace was erected by King Frederick IV, who died there in 1730. Frederick IV Frederick IV (October 11, 1671 - October 12, 1730) king of Denmark and Norway from 1699. ... Events Pope Clement XII elected September 17 - Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Ahmed III (1703-1730) to Mahmud I (1730-1754) Anna Ivanova (Anna I of Russia) became czarina Births April 16 - Henry Clinton, British general (d. ...

There is a theatre as well as a symphony orchestra, a zoo, and the Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby) which is an open air museum with old houses typical for Funen.

Other attractions:

• Odense City Museums
  • Hans Christian Andersen Museum
  • Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood home
  • The Funen Village
  • Carl Nielsen Museum
  • Carl Nielsen's Childhood home
  • Funen Art Museum
  • City Museum Møntergården

Odense Theatre

• Odense Theatre
• Odense Fjord
• Churches & Cathedrals
  • Saint Knud's Cathedral
  • Saint Albani Church
  • Vor Frue Church
  • Saint Hans Church
• Odense Zoo
• Odense Central Library
• Odense Sportspark
• University of Southern Denmark previously known as Odense University
• Odense Symphony Orchestra
• Odense Music School
• Danish Railway Museum
• Nonnebakken

Odense City Museums (Danish: Odense Bys Museer) is a department in culture- and Socialadministration (Danish: Kultur- og Socialforvaltningen), which again is a department in Odense municipality administration. ... Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 688 KB)Odense teater, photographed 7th April 2004, by Lasse Jensen File links The following pages link to this file: Odense Categories: Conditional use images ... Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 688 KB)Odense teater, photographed 7th April 2004, by Lasse Jensen File links The following pages link to this file: Odense Categories: Conditional use images ... Saint Canutes Cathedral (Danish: Odense Domkirke or Sct. ... University of Southern Denmark The University of Southern Denmark was formed in 1998 by the merger between Odense University, Southern Denmark School of Business and Engineering and South Jutland University Centre. ... Odense University, now Syddansk Universitet Odense or SDU Odense in abbreviated form, is part of the University of Southern Denmark since 1998. ... Nonnebakken (literally: the Nun Hill) is a hill in Odense, Denmark. ...

Population statistic

The population of Odense city, per January 1 of a given year, according to Danmarks Statistik. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... Statistics Denmark (Danish: Danmarks Statistik) is a Danish governmental organization under the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs. ...

Trivia

• Public buses in Odense are painted dark red and the city's former street cars had the same colour. In Copenhagen and Århus, buses are yellow.
• The City Hall has a small scar from a battle between Germans and members of the Danish Resistance on 5 May 1945. The city's coat of arms - located above the main entrance to City Hall - is damaged. On close inspection, the kneecap of Saint Canute is penetrated by a bullet.
• The city's cathedral, Saint Canute's Church, has the skeletons of both the Saint / King and his brother on public display. The cathedral also boasts of one of Denmark's finest altarpieces, a magnificent triptych by Claus Berg. A large fragment of Byzantine cloth is displayed next to the two skeletons.

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See also

• Odense municipality
• Odense Airport
• Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense
• Tourism in Denmark

Odense municipality, (Danish: Odense Kommune) is a Danish municipality in Funen County. ... Odense Airport (Danish: Odense Lufthavn, also often referred to as Beldringe Lufthavn) (IATA: ODE, ICAO: EKOD) is a small airport servicing the Danish city Odense. ... The former Roman Catholic bishopric of Odense was a bishopric on the Danish islands that included the islands of Funen (where Odense city, its episcopal see, is located), Langeland, TÃ¥singe, Lolland, Falster, Als and Ærø. Likehe rest of present Denmark, it was suffragan since 1104 of the Metropolitan Archbishop... Windmills, antique (pictured) and modern, accent the gently rolling meadowlands of Denmark. ...

Sources and external links

• This article incorporates text from the public-domain Catholic Encyclopedia. Ancient See of Odense in Denmark
• Odense - City of Hans Christian Andersen
• The City of Odense
• Odense City Museums
• Odense Symphony Orchestra
• Odense Zoo
• Odense Steel Shipyard
• Albani Brewery

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