Emma Gad
Emma Gad | |
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| Born | Emma Halkier 21 January 1852 Copenhagen |
| Died | 8 January 1921 (aged 68) Copenhagen |
| Resting place | Cemetery of Holmen |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Danish |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Spouse | Nicolas Urban Gad |
| Children | Peter Urban Gad, Henry Urban Gad |
Emma Gad (21 January 1852 - 8 January 1921), born Emma Halkier, was a Danish writer and socialite who wrote plays and books that were often satirical. Although she was a prolific writer, many of her works fell into obscurity after her death. One work that remained popular was Takt og Tone, a book of etiquette she wrote in old age.
She received a gold Medal of Merit in 1905. Today her plays are preserved in Denmark's Royal Library.