Christian Waagepetersen

1787–1840 (age 53)

Biography

Christian Waagepetersen (1787–1840) was a businessperson whose entrepreneurial spirit supported civic life and economic growth. His foresight and generosity elevated local commerce and fostered public engagement with the arts.

He now rests in Garnison Cemetery, leaving behind a reputation for leadership that bridged commerce with cultural commitment.

Also buried at Garnison Cemetery

Hugo Egmont Hørring
1842–1909 (age 67)
Garnison Cemetery
A Danish politician whose career advanced nineteenth-century governance.
Harald Drewsen
1836–1878 (age 42)
Garnison Cemetery
Harald Drewsen was an architect whose designs contributed to nineteenth-century Danish architecture.
Philip Weilbach
1834–1900 (age 66)
Garnison Cemetery
Philip Weilbach (5 August 1834, Usserød – 22 November 1900, Copenhagen) was a Danish art historian and encyclopedist.
Axel Liebmann
1849–1876 (age 27)
Garnison Cemetery
Axel Liebmann is remembered for his brilliant and inspiring contributions to Danish music despite his brief life.
Augusta Læssøe
1851–1926 (age 75)
Garnison Cemetery
Painter Augusta Læssøe captured light and form with enduring grace.
Ole Scherfig
1930–2000 (age 70)
Garnison Cemetery
Ole Scherfig was a Danish businessperson whose career contributed to Denmark's economic development.