Deaths in the 1850s

Georg Carstensen

1812–1857 (age 45)

Garnison Cemetery

Georg Carstensen introduced a new kind of public joy with the founding of Tivoli.

Vedel Simonsen

1780–1858 (age 78)

Veflinge

A respected physician whose medical practice contributed to the health and welfare of Danish society.

Søren Kierkegaard

1813–1855 (age 42)

Assistens Cemetery

Søren Kierkegaard was a visionary writer and philosopher whose probing reflections on existence still resonate across t...

Hans Christian Ørsted

1777–1851 (age 74)

Assistens Cemetery

A distinguished engineer whose technical innovations contributed to Denmark's industrial and infrastructural development...

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

1783–1853 (age 70)

Assistens Cemetery

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg was a master painter and influential teacher who defined Danish visual art in the ninetee...

Jacob Peter Mynster

1775–1854 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

A prominent theologian whose scholarly works shaped Danish religious and intellectual thought.

Sophie Madsen

1826–1856 (age 30)

Garnison Cemetery

Sophia Madsen was a dedicated painter whose tender artistry added depth to Denmark’s visual culture.

Tycho Jessen

1799–1857 (age 58)

Garnison Cemetery

A military officer whose service to Denmark reflected dedication to his nation and profession.

Vilhelm Pedersen

1820–1859 (age 39)

Assistens Kirkegård

Vilhelm Pedersen was an imaginative illustrator who gave vivid form to Denmark’s most cherished fairy tales.

Hans Hedemann

1792–1859 (age 67)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Rømer

1768–1857 (age 89)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Rømer was a steadfast military officer remembered for his service to Denmark in the nineteenth century.

Frederik Conrad von Holstein

1771–1853 (age 82)

Garnison Cemetery

Jens Peter Møller

1783–1854 (age 71)

Garnison Cemetery

Jens Peter Møller was a landscape painter whose depictions of nature reflected the serene character of Denmark.

Jacob Ræder

1798–1853 (age 55)

Garnison Cemetery

Frederik Liebmann

1813–1856 (age 43)

Assistens Cemetery

Frederik Liebmann was a meticulous botanical collector whose efforts broadened Denmark’s understanding of plant life.

Peter von Scholten

1784–1854 (age 70)

Assistens Cemetery

Laurids Engelstoft

1774–1851 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Laurids Engelstoft was a devoted historian whose work deepened appreciation for Denmark’s history.

C.A. Reitzel

1789–1853 (age 64)

Assistens Cemetery

Frantz Johannes Hansen

1810–1852 (age 42)

Assistens Cemetery

Frantz Johannes Hansen was a writer whose polished literary voice contributed to Denmark’s cultural dialogue.

Christian Olufsen

1802–1855 (age 53)

Assistens Cemetery

Rudolph Bay

1791–1856 (age 65)

Holmen Cemetery

Rudolph Bay was a composer whose lyrical works enriched Denmark’s musical landscape.

Thomasine Christine Gyllembourg-Ehrensvärd

1773–1856 (age 83)

Holmen Cemetery

Reinhold v. Jessen

1780–1853 (age 73)

Assistens Cemetery

Reinhold v. Jessen was a steadfast military officer whose calm leadership and sense of duty inspired the comrades around...

Frederik Anton Thiele

1793–1859 (age 66)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Christopher Zahrtmann

1793–1853 (age 60)

Holmen Cemetery

Christian Christopher Zahrtmann served the public through politics with a steady dedication to thoughtful governance.

Christian Høyer Bille

1799–1853 (age 54)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Christian Petersen

1786–1859 (age 73)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Christian Petersen enriched Danish letters through reflective writing that captured the concerns of his age.

Andreas Schifter

1779–1852 (age 73)

Holmen Cemetery

Adam Oehlenschläger

1779–1850 (age 71)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Adam Oehlenschläger’s Romantic poetry and drama helped shape Denmark’s cultural identity with vivid language and he...

Gottlieb Bindesbøll

1800–1856 (age 56)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Gottlieb Bindesbøll was a prominent Danish architect of the nineteenth century whose neoclassical designs left a lastin...

Andreas Hallager

1796–1853 (age 57)

Assistens Cemetery

Andreas Hallager brought warmth to Danish musical life through compositions that balanced tradition and heartfelt expres...

Margrethe Schall

1775–1852 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Margrethe Schall was a celebrated Danish ballet dancer whose performances enriched Copenhagen's cultural life during the...

Carl Dahlén

1770–1851 (age 81)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Dahlén captivated audiences as an actor whose expressive performances enriched the Danish stage.

Jacob Christian Bendz

1802–1858 (age 56)

Assistens Cemetery

Jacob Christian Bendz was a respected Danish surgeon whose medical innovations and practice contributed to the advanceme...

Adolph Frederik Bergsøe

1806–1854 (age 48)

Assistens Cemetery

Adolph Frederik Bergsøe pursued thoughtful public service and fair-minded leadership as a Danish politician.

Jacob Deichmann

1788–1853 (age 65)

Assistens Cemetery

Jacob Deichmann was an influential Danish bookseller whose enterprise enriched Copenhagen's intellectual and cultural la...

Janus Lauritz Andreas Kolderup-Rosenvinge

1792–1850 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

Janus Lauritz Andreas Kolderup-Rosenvinge was a jurist respected for his thoughtful analysis and steadfast integrity.

J.E. Larsen

1799–1856 (age 57)

Assistens Cemetery

J.E. Larsen was a distinguished Danish judge whose judicial career contributed significantly to the development of Denma...

Christian Pingel

1793–1852 (age 59)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Pingel advanced Danish geology through thorough study and a lasting commitment to scientific inquiry.

Christian Ramus

1806–1856 (age 50)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Ramus was an esteemed Danish professor whose scholarly contributions and teaching profoundly influenced intell...

P.C. Hagemann

1810–1853 (age 43)

Assistens Cemetery

P.C. Hagemann blended beauty with function in his architectural work, enhancing Denmark’s built environment.

Anker Vilhelm Frederik Bornemann

1763–1854 (age 91)

Assistens Cemetery

Anker Vilhelm Frederik Bornemann was a venerable Danish judge whose lengthy career and judicial wisdom contributed signi...

Otto Joachim Moltke

1770–1853 (age 83)

Boeslunde Church

Otto Joachim Moltke was a measured statesman whose long service steadied provincial governance.

Stephan Ussing

1828–1855 (age 27)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Stephan Ussing was a talented Danish sculptor whose artistic contributions, though brief, demonstrated remarkable promis...

Hans Fisker

1793–1855 (age 62)

Holmen Cemetery

Hans Fisker was a devoted chamberlain whose calm stewardship supported the dignity of the court.

Niels Petersen

1801–1851 (age 50)

Holmen Cemetery

Niels Petersen was an accomplished Danish flautist whose musical talents and performances enriched Copenhagen's cultural...

Johan Adolph Fibiger

1791–1851 (age 60)

Holmen Cemetery

Johan Adolph Fibiger was a dedicated military officer whose steady command inspired confidence among his comrades.

Christian Wulff

1810–1856 (age 46)

Holmen Cemetery

Christian Wulff was a distinguished Danish naval officer whose service and dedication contributed to the strength and pr...

Johan Caspar Mylius

1776–1852 (age 76)

Rønninge Søgård

Johan Caspar Mylius was a noble military officer who balanced duty to his regiment with care for the Rønninge Søgård ...

Julius Knuth

1787–1852 (age 65)

Gentofte Kirkegård