Erik Sophus Dinesen
Erik Sophus Dinesen (1928–2005) was born on February 29, 1928, at Kragerup Gods. He was employed by estate owner Henrik Brun in England, but had a motorcycle accident in 1951 that resulted in a three-month stay at Norwich Hospital. When he returned to Denmark, Erik was still largely bedridden due to complications, having undergone both hip and knee surgeries. He did not regain his ability to work to any significant degree until 1953.
On September 28, 1956, Erik married Marie-Louise Bohn (1935-) at Vedbæk Church. During her years at Kragerup Gods, Marie-Louise completely redesigned the garden and park in the English style, featuring large lawns and vantage points overlooking the main building and the fields. Erik and Marie-Louise had three children in total: Birgitte Ida Dinesen, Anne Viveka Dinesen, and Charlotte Dinesen.
Erik was involved in many different organizations, where he served as a member, founding member, or chairman. He was also appointed Master of the Hunt and Chamberlain. He also ran a business on the family’s old estate, Gl. Wiffertsholm, but had to return to Kragerup Gods after a major fire. There, he carried out restoration work following the fire and invested in buildings and agriculture. The new buildings housed pig farming operations and new grain-drying facilities. Kragerup’s main building also underwent a thorough restoration in 1966–1967.
In the 1980s, Erik Dinesen expanded, improved and beautified the large and beautiful family burial site at Ørslev Cemetery so that it is secured for future generations.
Erik died in 2005 at the age of 77.
In the garden room there is a painting of three small children, the middle one being Erik Dinesen with his two siblings.
Erik Sophus Dinesen
<p style="font-weight: 400">Erik Sophus Dinesen (1928–2005) was born on February 29, 1928, at Kragerup Gods. He was employed by estate owner Henrik Brun in England, but had a motorcycle accident in 1951 that resulted in a three-month stay at Norwich Hospital. When he returned to Denmark, Erik was still largely bedridden due to complications, having undergone both hip and knee surgeries. He did not regain his ability to work to any significant degree until 1953. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 400">On September 28, 1956, Erik married Marie-Louise Bohn (1935-) at Vedbæk Church. During her years at Kragerup Gods, Marie-Louise completely redesigned the garden and park in the English style, featuring large lawns and vantage points overlooking the main building and the fields. Erik and Marie-Louise had three children in total: Birgitte Ida Dinesen, Anne Viveka Dinesen, and Charlotte Dinesen. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 400">Erik was involved in many different organizations, where he served as a member, founding member, or chairman. He was also appointed Master of the Hunt and Chamberlain. He also ran a business on the family’s old estate, Gl. Wiffertsholm, but had to return to Kragerup Gods after a major fire. There, he carried out restoration work following the fire and invested in buildings and agriculture. The new buildings housed pig farming operations and new grain-drying facilities. Kragerup’s main building also underwent a thorough restoration in 1966–1967. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 400">In the 1980s, Erik Dinesen expanded, improved and beautified the large and beautiful family burial site at Ørslev Cemetery so that it is secured for future generations.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400">Erik died in 2005 at the age of 77.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400">In the garden room there is a painting of three small children, the middle one being Erik Dinesen with his two siblings.</p>