Peer Ørsted
1930– · Denmark · Modern
Translator
Peer Ørsted was a Danish translator born in 1930 who contributed to Christian hymnody through his translation work. Active in the Lutheran tradition of Denmark, he participated in the modernization and adaptation of hymnal texts for contemporary Danish congregations. His translations helped make classical and traditional hymns accessible to 20th-century Danish-speaking worshippers. Ørsted's work reflected the broader hymnological developments in Scandinavian Protestant churches during the post-war period.