Deaths in the 1850s

Rafaela Bezanilla

1797–1855 (age 58)

Santiago General Cemetery

Rafaela Bezanilla was a Chilean political figure active during the early republican period.

Rosa Rodríguez y Riquelme

1781–1850 (age 69)

Parque Monumental Bernardo O'Higgins

Rosa Rodríguez y Riquelme was a steadfast supporter of Chile’s early patriots, offering moral strength and service to...

Sahle Dengel

1778–1855 (age 77)

Gondar

Sahle Dengel is remembered for governing with diplomatic care during a challenging era for Ethiopia.

Alexander von Rechenberg

1812–1858 (age 46)

Vaasa

Alexander von Rechenberg was a Finnish military officer of the 19th century.

Paavo Ruotsalainen

1777–1852 (age 75)

Nilsiä

Paavo Ruotsalainen is remembered as the spiritual farmer who inspired believers across Finland.

Georg August Wallin

1811–1852 (age 41)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Georg August Wallin was a Finnish professor and scholar of the 19th century.

Erik Alexander Ingman

1810–1858 (age 48)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Erik Alexander Ingman is remembered for translating works that broadened Finnish literary horizons.

Axel Adolf Laurell

1801–1852 (age 51)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Axel Adolf Laurell was a Finnish philosopher of the 19th century.

Дмитрий Фёдорович Сверчков

1777–1853 (age 76)

Ojamo manor

Дмитрий Фёдорович Сверчков is remembered as a military officer who served near Ojamo with steady...

Daniel Bremer Juell

1808–1855 (age 47)

Oslo

Daniel Bremer Juell brought a calm, compassionate voice to the challenges of political life.

Mariane Paus

1808–1859 (age 51)

Skien

Mariane Paus (1808–1859) was a resident of Skien during a formative period of Norwegian history.

Georg Sverdrup

1770–1850 (age 80)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Georg Sverdrup helped lay the foundations of Norwegian constitutional liberty with intellect and integrity.

Jens Rathke

1769–1855 (age 86)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Jens Rathke (1769–1855) was a prominent Norwegian writer whose works contributed significantly to the nation's literar...

Lars Roverud

1776–1850 (age 74)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Lars Roverud nurtured young minds with patient dedication and a passion for education.

Joachim Frich

1810–1858 (age 48)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Joachim Frich (1810–1858) was a skilled Norwegian illustrator whose visual artistry contributed to the nation's cultur...

Ole Vig

1824–1857 (age 33)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Poet Ole Vig inspired a generation with eloquence and moral clarity.

Andreas Tofte

1795–1852 (age 57)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Andreas Tofte (1795–1852) was a respected Norwegian businessperson whose commercial enterprises contributed to nationa...

Jonas Collett

1772–1851 (age 79)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Statesman Jonas Collett guided Norway through formative years with measured purpose and diplomacy.

Peter Motzfeldt

1777–1854 (age 77)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Peter Motzfeldt (1777–1854) was an influential Norwegian politician whose service shaped the nation's governance durin...

Jacob Bull

1784–1850 (age 66)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Jacob Bull represented his fellow citizens with honesty and conviction during pivotal times.

Peter Jonas Collett

1813–1851 (age 38)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Peter Jonas Collett (1813–1851) was a respected Norwegian jurist whose legal scholarship contributed to the developmen...

Hans Michelsen

1789–1859 (age 70)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Sculptor Hans Michelsen shaped Norway's artistic heritage with calm neoclassical monuments.

Michael Skjelderup

1769–1852 (age 83)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Michael Skjelderup (1769–1852) was a prominent Norwegian professor whose scholarly contributions advanced learning and...

Lorentz Langberg

1810–1857 (age 47)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Physicist Lorentz Langberg advanced Norway's scientific understanding through careful study and teaching.

Gustav Adolph Mordt

1826–1856 (age 30)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Gustav Adolph Mordt (1826–1856) was a talented Norwegian painter whose artistic contributions, though brief, enriched ...

Johan Kristian Schjefloe

1789–1853 (age 64)

Mære Church

Teacher Johan Kristian Schjefloe devoted decades to nurturing youthful curiosity in rural Norway.

Halvor Bachke

1800–1852 (age 52)

Værnes Church

Halvor Bachke (1800–1852) was a respected Norwegian businessperson whose commercial enterprises contributed to regiona...

Peder Fauchald

1791–1856 (age 65)

Hoff Church

Peder Fauchald was a committed politician who advocated for his neighbors with moderation and integrity.

Amalie Ulrica Frederica von Schmettow

1791–1856 (age 65)

Lade Church

Amalie Ulrica Frederica von Schmettow (1791–1856) was a notable woman of the Norwegian upper classes during the early ...

Hans Steenbuch

1802–1853 (age 51)

Enebakk Church

Hans Steenbuch was remembered as a steadfast presence within the Enebakk parish community.

Johan Grøn Lund

1802–1858 (age 56)

Ørland Church

Norwegian politician who served in the early 19th century.

Severin Løvenskiold

1777–1856 (age 79)

Gjerpen church

Businessperson Severin Løvenskiold balanced commercial acumen with a generous concern for community welfare.

Niels Aall

1769–1854 (age 85)

Romnes Church

Norwegian businessperson and merchant of the early 19th century.

Ludvig Wiese

1792–1853 (age 61)

Lillehammer Church

Ludvig Wiese answered the call of community life in Lillehammer with steady stewardship.

Henrik Steffens Hagerup

1806–1859 (age 53)

Krist kirkegård

Norwegian politician of the 19th century.

Johan Fredrich Biermann

1771–1852 (age 81)

Old Aker Cemetery

Businessperson Johan Fredrich Biermann combined commercial success with a commitment to mentoring others.

Ulrik Wilhelm Møller

1791–1853 (age 62)

Krist kirkegård

Norwegian head teacher and educator of the 19th century.

Christian Martin Monsen

1815–1852 (age 37)

Domkirkegården

Poet Christian Martin Monsen paired lyrical sensitivity with a passionate commitment to social reform.

Wilhelm Frederik Wedel-Jarlsberg

1786–1855 (age 69)

Sem Church

Norwegian nobleman and prominent figure of the 19th century.

Johan Christian Dahl

1788–1857 (age 69)

Sankt Jacobs cemetery

Johan Christian Dahl was a Norwegian landscape painter considered the father of Norwegian painting and a leading figure ...

Jacob August Stenfeldt

1783–1858 (age 75)

Helsingør

Jacob August Stenfeldt championed the maritime city of Helsingør with steadfast leadership in national debates.

Marie of Hesse-Kassel

1767–1852 (age 85)

Roskilde Cathedral

A consort of German noble origin who maintained a prominent position in Danish royal society.

Princess Juliane Sophie of Denmark

1788–1850 (age 62)

Roskilde Cathedral

Princess Juliane Sophie balanced royal duty with charitable care for the Danish people.

Emil Aarestrup

1800–1856 (age 56)

Assistens Cemetery

A notable Danish writer whose literary works contributed to nineteenth-century Danish culture.

Carl Ancker

1828–1857 (age 29)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Ancker's lyrical voice captured the fleeting beauty of youth before his life was cut short.

Hans Peter Møller

1802–1859 (age 57)

Assistens Cemetery

A skilled craftsman who created musical instruments of distinction for Danish musicians.

Johannes Conradsen

1783–1856 (age 73)

Assistens Cemetery

Johannes Conradsen shaped the memory of Danish history through the medals and coins he crafted.

Gottfried Schaper

1775–1851 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

An accomplished architect whose designs influenced the architectural character of Denmark.

Nicolai Holten

1775–1850 (age 75)

Assistens Cemetery

Nicolai Holten fostered responsible business practice that strengthened Danish trade in his era.

Sophie Hedevig Adeler

1795–1859 (age 64)

Fårevejle Church

A woman of standing in Danish society during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.