Henrik Lund

greenland, national anthem, poet, pastor, nunarput

Born Sep 29, 1875

Narsaq, Greenland

Passed Away Jun 17, 1948 Narsaq, Greenland

Lifespan 72 years old

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"Our ancient land, you have stood through ice and gale; now your children rise to honor you."

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Greenlandic lyricist, painter, and Lutheran pastor who wrote the lyrics for Greenland's national anthem.

Biographical Record

Henrik Lund (known affectionately as Intaleeraq) was a revered Greenlandic lyricist, artist, and priest who played an essential role in early 20th-century national identity.

Educated at the Godthåb Seminary, Lund served remote parishes in East Greenland and South Greenland. In 1912, he composed the stirring patriotic poem 'Nunarput utoqqarsuanngoravit' (Our Country, Who Hast Become So Old), celebrating the dignity and ancient heritage of the Inuit land.

Adopted as Greenland's national anthem upon self-government, Lund's verses remain the definitive poetic expression of Greenlandic patriotism.

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Final Resting Place

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Narsaq Churchyard
Narsaq, Greenland

                         GPS: 60.9139, -46.0528                    

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