Jacob Paludan
Jacob Paludan | |
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| Born | 7 February 1896 Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Died | 26 September 1975 (aged 79) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Resting place | Søholm Kirkegård, Birkerød |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Danish |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Period | 1922-1975 |
| Notable works | Fugle omkring Fyret |
| Notable awards | Grand Prize of the Danish Academy, 1964 De Gyldne Laurbær, 1951 |
Stig Henning Jacob Puggaard Paludan (7 February 1896 in Copenhagen - 26 September 1975) was a Danish author. He is regarded as one of the biggest Danish authors of the 20th century. His debut was De vestlige veje from 1922. From 1933 onwards he worked full time as an author.
He was the grandson of Danish geologist Christopher Puggaard.