Jens Ernst Wegener

Jens Ernst Wegener was a Danish educator and pedagogical writer. He was principal of Jonstrup Seminarium outside Copenhagen from 1819 to 1838. He was the father of painter Gustav Theodor Wegener.

Early life and education

Wegener was born in Odense, the son of Casper Frederich Wegener and Maren Jensdatter Staal. He later moved to Copenhagen.

Career

Wegener succeeded Jacob Saxtorph as principal of Jonstrup Seminarium in 1819. He retired in 1838. Hans Christian Andersen mentions him in Mit livs eventyr.

Family

Wegener married Birgitte Maria Bindesbøll, a sister of the architect Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll. They had four children: Karen Johanne Juliane Wegener, Gustav Theodor Wegener, Marie Sophie Lovise Lund and Jacobe Henriette Catharina Wegener. His daughter Johanne was married to the paper merchant and art collector Wilhelm Wanscher.