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Regine Schlegel née Olsen (January 23, 1822 - March 18, 1904) was a Danish woman chiefly remembered for being briefly engaged to the philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard from September 1840 to October 1841. After the relationship ended, Regine married Johan Frederik Schlegel, a prominent Danish civil servant. Although he broke off the engagement, Kierkegaard was devastated by his actions and never quite got over Regine, and she remained an enormous influence in Kierkegaard's life and work.