Kristian Mantzius
Kristian Andreas Leopold Mantzius was a Danish actor. Mantziusvej in Hellerup was named after Kristian Mantzius in 1903. He possessed a decided talent for putting himself out with all those who were his superiors, and even work with them. He who once amused or touched the heart of Copenhagen citizens, can now draw endless bills on their affection and admiration.
Kristian Mantzius was born in Viborg, son of Gen. Karl Johan Peter Mantzius and Mette Marie, ne Fogh . He graduated from the Metropolitan College in 1837 and went to the University of Copenhagen, where he began studying theology, subject which he continued with until 1842. OnSeptember of that year, Mantzius debuted as Erasmus Montanus at the Royal Danish Theatre. After his third performance he accepted an offer to work for 400 Thalers a month. But it was not until August 1848 that he was effectively hired as royal actor because of royal interference from Frederick VII of Denmark who had amused himself admirably in both the play and the actor. However, in 1858 he resigned and began working the two following seasons at the Folksteatret instead, where he helped his friend Jens Christian Hostrup stage his student comedy Gjenboerne.. before returning to the Royal Theater.
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