Peter Erasmus Mller

Peter Erasmus Müller (29 May 1776 – 4 September 1834) was a Danish historian, linguist, theologian, and bishop of Zealand until his death. Born in Copenhagen to Frederik Adam Müller, a collector of copper engravings and books, and Marthe Sophie Garboe, who died when he was four, Müller grew up with access to extensive knowledge through his father's collections. He studied theology at the University of Copenhagen, earning his degree in 1791, and later traveled to Germany, France, and England.

Returning to Denmark, Müller became a prominent academic, writing numerous works on theology, history, and linguistics. Appointed professor of theology at the University of Copenhagen in 1801, he gained fame for his essays and books. He was elected to the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters in 1811 and joined the Arnamagnæan Institute in 1815. Müller is particularly noted for his studies on Nordic sagas, including works like *Sagabibliothek* (1810–1818) and *Kritisk Undersögelse af Danmarks og Norges Sagnhistorie* (1823–1830).

In 1830, following the death of Friedrich Münter, Müller was appointed Bishop of Zealand. He married Louise Augusta Stub in 1805, and they had three sons and a daughter. Their eldest son, Otto Frederik Müller, became a Supreme Court member and father to Peter Lange-Müller. Carl Ludvig Müller, another son, was a numismatist, and Adam August Müller was a renowned painter. Müller's contributions spanned theology, history, and linguistics, earning him significant acclaim in academic circles.