Christen Købke

1810–1848 (age 38)

Biography

Christen Købke, born in 1810, painted quiet corners of Copenhagen with a luminosity that celebrated modest beauty and everyday humanity.

His canvases continue to draw the gaze of admirers, and the tranquility he rendered lives on in the peace of Assistens Cemetery.

Also buried at Assistens Cemetery

Fritz Thomsen
1864–1935 (age 71)
Assistens Cemetery
Fritz Thomsen was a naval officer whose steady leadership embodied honor and calm resolve.
Emil Horneman
1809–1870 (age 61)
Assistens Cemetery
Emil Horneman was a prominent Danish composer whose musical works enriched 19th-century Scandinavian culture.
Sophus Marstrand
1860–1946 (age 86)
Assistens Cemetery
Sophus Marstrand was a prominent Danish architect whose career extended from the 1880s through the early 1900s.
Arnold Busck
1871–1953 (age 82)
Assistens Cemetery
Bookseller Arnold Busck brought readers and writers together, fostering a vibrant literary culture in Copenhagen.
Martha Wærn
1741–1812 (age 71)
Assistens Cemetery
Martha Wærn was a philanthropist who created enduring support for the education of disadvantaged girls.
Marius Ottosen
1862–1936 (age 74)
Assistens Cemetery
Marius Ottosen was a dedicated teacher admired for his patience and encouragement.