Poul Skibsted

1753–1812 (age 59)

Biography

Poul Skibsted (1753–1812) served with distinction as an advocate in Copenhagen, bringing patient analysis and eloquence to the courtroom and to the deliberations of the city’s legal bodies; his calm authority earned him respect, and he now rests among the civic leaders commemorated in Assistens Cemetery.

He lent his experience to the drafting of ordinances, mentored younger jurists, and remained a calming presence amid the societal changes of his era, leaving a legacy of measured fairness.

Also buried at Assistens Cemetery

Georg Hilker
1807–1875 (age 68)
Assistens Cemetery
Georg Hilker was a masterful painter whose decorative artistry added grace to Copenhagen’s public spaces.
Axel Møller
1862–1943 (age 81)
Assistens Cemetery
Axel Møller was an architect noted for his thoughtful contributions to the built environment until his death in 1943.
Зинаида Георгиевна Менгден
1878–1950 (age 72)
Assistens Cemetery
Ernst Christiansen
1891–1974 (age 83)
Assistens Cemetery
Ernst Christiansen was a Danish politician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century, from 1891 to 1974.
Otto Müller
1807–1882 (age 75)
Assistens Cemetery
Judge honored for thoughtful judgment and fairness.
Vilhelm Tvede
1826–1891 (age 65)
Assistens Cemetery
Vilhelm Tvede's thoughtful architectural vision enhanced Copenhagen's civic landscape with dignity and care.