Alfred Christian Larsen
1840–1914 (age 74)
Biography
Alfred Christian Larsen’s life, beginning in 1840, was devoted to the care and organization of knowledge as a librarian who believed in the transformative power of learning. His stewardship ensured that readers could access a wide range of perspectives and ideas.
Larsen’s dedication to literacy and thoughtful inquiry is still honored by those who value the libraries he helped sustain, and his memorial rests peacefully at Assistens Cemetery.