Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium (1858–1991) was a Danish high school located in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. It was established in 1858 as Frk. Jessens Forberedelsesskole and changed name to J.V. Jessens Latin- og Realskole in 1889. After yet a name change in 1904 to Henrik Madsens [Latin- og Real]Skole it was taken over by the state in 1919 and changed name to Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium. Girls were admitted from 1950.[1]
In the first half of the twentieth century it was considered an elite school with outstanding teachers.[2]
Notable students
- Per Brinch Hansen (computer scientist)
- Bent Fuglede (mathematician)
- Børge Jessen (mathematician)
- Tom Kristensen (author)
- Henrik Nordbrandt (author)
- Knudåge Riisager (composer)
References
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