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Erik Pontoppidan
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Danish author, bishop, historian and antiquary (1698–1764)

Also known as: Eric Ludvigsen Pontoppidan, Erik Ludvigsen Pontoppidan, Erik Pontopiddan, Erik Pontoppidan II, Erik Pontoppidan the younger, Pontopiddan

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Known works

  • Det første forsøg paa Norges naturlige historie
  • Kurtz gefaste Reformations-Historie der Dänischen Kirche
  • The natural history of Norway
  • Explanation of Luther's Small catechism
  • Epitome of Rev. Dr. Erick Pontoppidan's explanation of Martin Luther's Small catechism