Hans Frederik Carl Dencker

1861–1897 (age 36)

Biography

Hans Frederik Carl Dencker served as an engineer at a time when new technological achievements were reshaping society, applying his skills to projects that balanced practical needs with thoughtful planning. He approached each challenge with a methodical mind and a commitment to lasting workmanship.

His influence lives on where infrastructure still reflects the care he invested, and those who visit Assistens Cemetery remember him as an engineer who helped modernize his surroundings with quiet perseverance.

Also buried at Assistens Cemetery

H. J. F. Demant
1854–1910 (age 56)
Assistens Cemetery
H. J. F. Demant was a factory owner whose leadership wove industry with the well-being of his community.
Emil Bloch
1836–1914 (age 78)
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Hans Christian Andersen
1805–1875 (age 70)
Assistens Cemetery
Hans Christian Andersen was a renowned Danish writer and author of fairy tales.
Ernst Christiansen
1891–1974 (age 83)
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Ernst Christiansen was a Danish politician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century, from 1891 to 1974.
Poul Scheel
1773–1811 (age 38)
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Jørgen Matthias Christian Schiødte
1815–1884 (age 69)
Assistens Cemetery
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