Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik b. 24 May 1830 København, København, Denmark d. 2 Jan 1890 Frederiksberg, København, Denmark: Queensland Family Trees

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Name	Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik
Born	24 May 1830	København, København, Denmark
	København, København (Staden), Vester Kvarter, Vester Kvarter, Hestemøllestræde 76, 1 Sal, 1, FT-1845, C4240 ohannes Henrik Ludvig Olrik, 51, Gift, Lieutenant, Kgl. Toldbetjent, Fødested, Ringsted Benedicte Martinette Heiberg, 44, Gift, hans Kone, Fødested, Kjøbenhavn Anna Margrethe Petrine Olrik, 17, Ugift, deres Børn Birkerød, Fødested, Kjøbenhavns Amt Ole Henrik Benedict Olrik, 15, Ugift, deres Børn, Fødested, Kjøbenhavn Laurine Magdalene Olrik, 13, deres Børn, Fødested, Kjøbenhavn Hansine Gerhardine Olrik, 11, deres Børn, Fødested, Kjøbenhavn (Dansk Demografisk Database-Rigsarkivet- Folketællinger) København, København (Staden), Rahbeks Alle, Rahbeks Allé 2, 55 o, p, q, 26, FT-1880, D4602 Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik, 49, Gift, Husfader, Maler, Fødested, København Hermina Olrik 40, Gift, Husmoder, Fødested, Magleby Sogn, Præstø Amt Dagmar Olrik, 19, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, København Hans Thorvald Olrik, 17, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, København Axel Olrik, 15, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, Frederiksberg Eyvind Gunnar Olrik, 13, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, Frederiksberg Ingeborg Olrik, 12, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, Frederiksberg Jørgen Olrik, 4, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, Frederiksberg Poul Benedict Olrik, 1, Ugift, Deres Barn, Fødested, Frederiksberg Anna Margrethe Petrine Marie Benedicte Olrik 51 Ugift Husfaders Søster Birkerød Sogn, Frederiksborg Amt (Dansk Demografisk Database-Rigsarkivet- Folketællinger) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik (24 May 1830 ? 2 January 1890) was a Danish painter, sculptor and applied artist. Early life and education Henrik Olrik, born in Copenhagen, was son of customs inspector Henrik Johan Ludvig Olrik and Benedicte Martinette (née Heiberg). Olrik was admitted to Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1844 where he initially studied sculpture under Herman Wilhelm Bissen, while in the same time working at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, where he made reduced copies of Bertel Thorvaldsen works. He graduated from the Academy in 1851 after winning two silver medals for his works in 1848 and 1851.[1] In 1854 Olrik went to Paris pursue his painting interests. He studied in the studio of Thomas Couture and had his first painting exhibition in 1855 Career as an artist The Bride is embellished by her girl friend (1859) Danish National Gallery After returning to Denmark in 1855, Olrik soon became recognized as a reputable portrait painter and painted portraits of a wide variety of individuals including King Christian IX of Denmark (1877) and his daughter Alexandra (1873), later the Princess of Wales as well as members of the Danish Parliament and representatives of Scandinavian high society, including Sigurd Ibsen and Henrik Ibsen. Olrik also specialized in still lifes, landscapes, historic, and religious paintings. Some of his religious works can be found in Marble Church as well as the large altarpiece at St. Mathew's Church in Copenhagen. [2][4] In 1871, Olrik become a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, in 1883 professor titular, and in 1887 he was elected to Akademirådet. Pursuits in design and decorative arts In addition to being a successful painter, Olrik was active in the field of decorative arts and design. In 1853, prior to his time in Paris, he won the Neuhausenske Prize for a silver sugar bowl[1][5] He made various design projects for numerous manufacturers including Ipsens Terrakottafabrik, the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, HC Drewsens Elektropletfabrik, Cuckoo and V. Christesens Sølvvarefabrik. His designs included items as diverse as tableware, bindings, sables and coins. He also prepared a design of a monument for Tsar Alexander II of Russia (1884). He married Hermine Valentine (1839-1917) in May 1859. They had six children; Benedicte Olrik, Dagmar Olrik, Axel Olrik, Eyvind Olrik, Hans Olrik and Jørgen Olrik. He died at Frederiksberg and was buried at Vestre Kirkegard.
Gender	Male
Died	2 Jan 1890	Frederiksberg, København, Denmark
	Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik Birth 24 May 1830 Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Death 2 Jan 1890 (aged 59) Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Burial Vestre Kirkegard Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Memorial ID 180966537 · Created by: letemrip Added: 3 Jul 2017 Find a Grave Memorial 180966537 He was a Danish painter and sculptor. He was the father of Benedicte Olrik (married Brummer), Dagmar Olrik, Axel Olrik, Eyvind Olrik, Hans Olrik and Jørgen Olrik. Dagmar Olrik Birth 28 Jun 1860 Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Death 22 Sep 1932 (aged 72) Klampenborg, Gentofte Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Burial Vestre Kirkegard Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Memorial ID 180964416 Created by: letemrip Added: 3 Jul 2017 Find a Grave Memorial 180964416 She was a Danish painter and gobelinvæverske, daughter of Henrik Olrik and sister of Axel, Benedicte, Eyvind, Hans, Jørgen and Povl Olrik . Hans Thorvald Olrik Birth 12 Jul 1862 Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Death 12 Jun 1924 (aged 61) Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Burial Vestre Kirkegard Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Memorial ID 180966392 Created by: letemrip Added: 3 Jul 2017 Find a Grave Memorial 180966392 He was a Danish historian and educator, brother of Benedicte Olrik (married Brummer), Dagmar, Eyvind, Axel, Jorgen and Povl Olrik.
Person ID	I17388	Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen
Last Modified	8 Apr 2021

Father	Johan Henrik Ludvig Olrik
Mother	Benedicte Martinette Heiberg, b. Abt 1801
Family ID	F6219	Group Sheet

Family Hermina Valentinar

Children

	1. Dagmar Olrik, b. 28 Jun 1860, København, København, Denmark , d. 22 Sep 1932, Klampenborg (Age 72 years)
	2. Hans Thorvald Olrik, b. 12 Jul 1862, d. 12 Jun 1924 (Age 61 years)
	3. Axel Olrik, b. 3 Jul 1864, Frederiksberg, København, Denmark , d. 17 Jun 1917 (Age 52 years)
	4. Eyvind Gunnar Olrik, b. 2 Oct 1866, Frederiksberg, København, Denmark , d. 21 Dec 1934, Frederiksberg, København, Denmark (Age 68 years)
	5. Ingeborg Olrik, b. 1868
	6. Jørgen Olrik, b. 10 Aug 1875, Frederiksberg, København, Denmark , d. 4 May 1941, Charlottenlund, København, Denmark (Age 65 years)
	7. Poul Benedict Olrik, b. 2 Jun 1878, København, København, Denmark
	8. Benedicte Olrik, b. 27 Sep 1881, Frederiksberg, København, Denmark , d. 28 Sep 1974, Hellerup (Age 93 years)

Last Modified 16 Apr 2021

Family ID F6220 Group Sheet

Photos

Olrik photographed by H. C. Henneberg
Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik (24 May 1830 ? 2 January 1890) was a Danish painter, sculptor and applied artist.
Early life and education

Henrik Olrik, born in Copenhagen, was son of customs inspector Henrik Johan Ludvig Olrik and Benedicte Martinette (née Heiberg). Olrik was admitted to Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1844 where he initially studied sculpture under Herman Wilhelm Bissen, while in the same time working at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, where he made reduced copies of Bertel Thorvaldsen works. He graduated from the Academy in 1851 after winning two silver medals for his works in 1848 and 1851.

(Wikipedia)