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4 unusual facts about Langeland


Bianca 27

Together with his brother, boatbuilder Holger Leth Christensen (b. 1934) he founded the Bianca Yacht in Rudkoebing in the former depot for the local railwayon the island Langeland.

Dino Jelušić

In June 2005, Dino performed as a guest star at the Langeland Music Festival next to Ronan Keating and UB40 in Denmark — the same country in which he had won the JESC two years earlier.

Langeland

The weapons cache would later land in Larne on the north-east coast of Ireland in what became known as the Larne gun-running.

Lorentz Jørgensen

His career then became intricately related to that of Christoffer Knudsen Urne (1594–1663) who was appointed lensman (vassal) at Tranekær on Langeland in 1642.


Eric I, Duke of Schleswig

Eric (Longbone), from 1295 Lord of Langeland (1272–1310), married Sophia Burghardsdatter (died 1325), daughter of Queen dowager Jutta of Denmark and Count Burchard VIII of Querfurt-Rosenburg, Burgrave of Magdeburg

Hallgeir H. Langeland

In 2001, Hallgeir Langeland nominated Fidel Castro for the Nobel Peace Prize for sending medical and engineering aid to developing countries.

Sinikka Langeland

Sinikka Langeland (born 13 January 1961 in Grue, Norway) is a Norwegian traditional folk singer and musician (kantele), known for combining traditional music with elements of jazz.


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