Christian Hansen

1803–1883 (age 80)

Biography

Christian Hansen (1803–1883) was a prominent Danish architect whose classical training informed a career devoted to the harmony of form and function.

Honored today at Assistens Cemetery, Hansen’s architectural legacy endures in the dignified structures and urban plans that reflect his commitment to disciplined, elegant design.

Also buried at Assistens Cemetery

Emma Thomsen
1863–1910 (age 47)
Assistens Cemetery
Emma Thomsen was a Danish actor who performed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lauritz Kolderup Rosenvinge
1858–1939 (age 81)
Assistens Cemetery
Lauritz Kolderup Rosenvinge was a botanical collector whose meticulous work deepened the study of plant life.
Christian Steen
1786–1861 (age 75)
Assistens Cemetery
Christian Steen was a Danish bookseller who fostered intellectual engagement in his community.
Henriette Hanck
1807–1846 (age 39)
Assistens Cemetery
Henriette Hanck was a devoted teacher remembered for her patience and encouragement of young learners.
Carl Adolph Thortsen
1798–1878 (age 80)
Assistens Cemetery
Carl Adolph Thortsen was a devoted secondary school teacher who nurtured generations of thoughtful students.
Robert Neergaard
1840–1912 (age 72)
Assistens Cemetery