Niels

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Niels is a common Danish and Norwegian man's name, equivalent to Nicholas. The Swedish variant is Nils. In Denmark the common nickname is Niller. The name is a developed short form of Nicholas or Greek Nicolaos after the famous saint nicholas.

In science:

In Danish music:

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In Danish royalty:

  • Niels Ebbesen, Danish squire and national hero
  • Niels of Denmark, king of Denmark following his brother Eric I

In Danish artistry:

  • Niels Lauritz Høyen, the first Danish art historian and critic
  • Niels Hansen Jacobsen, Danish sculptor and ceramist

In military:

In other fields:

See also

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