Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

1812–1885 (age 73)

Biography

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen gathered folk tales with a keen scholarly eye, preserving timeless stories that would become a cornerstone of Norwegian cultural identity.

Through his writings he celebrated the wisdom of the countryside, ensuring that generations could draw strength from the myths and morals he so lovingly recorded. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund.

Also buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund

Sigurd Astrup
1873–1949 (age 76)
Vår Frelsers gravlund
Businessperson Sigurd Astrup guided Norwegian industry with farsighted stewardship and civic generosity.
Henrik Adam Due
1891–1966 (age 75)
Vår Frelsers gravlund
Musician Henrik Adam Due inspired Norway’s musical heritage through performance and dedicated teaching.
Issay Dobrowen
1894–1953 (age 59)
Vår Frelsers gravlund
Issay Dobrowen (1894-1953) was a Russian-born conductor and composer who spent his final years in Norway.
Jan Wiese
1928–2014 (age 86)
Vår Frelsers gravlund
Knut Haukelid
1911–1994 (age 83)
Vår Frelsers gravlund
Knut Haukelid (May 17, 1911 – March 8, 1994) was an American-born Norwegian military officer.
Alvilde Prydz
1846–1922 (age 76)
Vår Frelsers gravlund