Deaths in the 1870s

Hans Dahlerup

1790–1872 (age 82)

Holmen Cemetery

Hans Dahlerup was a Danish naval officer who served from 1790 to 1872.

Christian Winther

1796–1876 (age 80)

Holmen Cemetery

Christian Winther enlivened Danish literature with lyrical works that still speak to the heart.

Hans Christian Lumbye

1810–1874 (age 64)

Holmen Cemetery

Hans Christian Lumbye was a celebrated Danish composer known for his waltzes and dance music.

Orla Lehmann

1810–1870 (age 60)

Holmen Cemetery

Orla Lehmann championed constitutional ideals with a clear voice and unshakable commitment to the public good.

Frederik Christian Sibbern

1785–1872 (age 87)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Christian Sibbern was a Danish poet who lived from 1785 to 1872.

Peter Arnold Heise

1830–1879 (age 49)

Holmen Cemetery

Peter Arnold Heise shaped Danish music through emotionally resonant compositions that remain beloved.

Henrik Rung

1807–1871 (age 64)

Holmen Cemetery

Henrik Rung was a Danish composer active during the nineteenth century.

Tage Algreen-Ussing

1797–1872 (age 75)

Holmen Cemetery

Tage Algreen-Ussing served the courts with calm integrity and a steadfast dedication to justice.

Frederik Ferdinand Helsted

1809–1875 (age 66)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Ferdinand Helsted was a Danish painter who lived from 1809 to 1875.

Christian Georg Nathan David

1793–1874 (age 81)

Holmen Cemetery

Christian Georg Nathan David advanced economic thought through clear analysis and thoughtful reflection.

Carl Elberling

1800–1870 (age 70)

Holmen Cemetery

Carl Elberling was a Danish classical philologist and scholar of antiquity.

Alfred Anton Hage

1803–1872 (age 69)

Holmen Cemetery

Alfred Anton Hage devoted his political career to the pursuit of progress and service to the community.

Christopher Hage

1819–1872 (age 53)

Holmen Cemetery

Christopher Hage was a Danish merchant active in the nineteenth century.

Frederik Vilhelm Mansa

1794–1879 (age 85)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik Vilhelm Mansa was a committed physician whose steady presence contributed to compassionate care in 19th-century...

Ludvig Bødtcher

1793–1874 (age 81)

Assistens Cemetery

Ludvig Bødtcher was a Danish writer who lived from 1793 to 1874.

J.A. Hansen

1806–1877 (age 71)

Assistens Cemetery

J.A. Hansen was a dedicated politician remembered for his steady judgment and commitment to public responsibility.

Henrik Nikolai Krøyer

1799–1870 (age 71)

Assistens Cemetery

Henrik Nikolai Krøyer was a Danish zoologist and naturalist of the nineteenth century.

Johannes Flintoe

1787–1870 (age 83)

Assistens Cemetery

Johannes Flintoe was a painter whose romantic landscapes and gentle teaching inspired Danish art and national sentiment.

P. C. Skovgaard

1817–1875 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

P. C. Skovgaard was a Danish painter who lived from 1817 to 1875.

Carl Adolph Thortsen

1798–1878 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Adolph Thortsen was a devoted secondary school teacher who nurtured generations of thoughtful students.

Hans Brøchner

1820–1875 (age 55)

Assistens Cemetery

Hans Brøchner was a Danish university teacher who served the academic community throughout the nineteenth century.

Georg Hilker

1807–1875 (age 68)

Assistens Cemetery

Georg Hilker was a masterful painter whose decorative artistry added grace to Copenhagen’s public spaces.

Niels Laurits Høyen

1798–1870 (age 72)

Assistens Cemetery

Niels Laurits Høyen was a respected Danish art historian whose scholarly work shaped nineteenth-century cultural discou...

Just Mathias Thiele

1795–1874 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Just Mathias Thiele was a writer and mythographer whose work preserved the cherished folklore of Denmark.

Carl Lundbye

1812–1873 (age 61)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Lundbye was a Danish military officer whose service exemplified dedication to his nation.

Niels Sigfred Nebelong

1806–1871 (age 65)

Assistens Cemetery

Niels Sigfred Nebelong was an architect noted for the disciplined elegance of his buildings.

Peter Faber

1810–1877 (age 67)

Assistens Cemetery

Peter Faber was a Danish scientist whose research advanced knowledge during the nineteenth century.

Einar Theodor Immanuel Schiern

1814–1876 (age 62)

Assistens Cemetery

Einar Theodor Immanuel Schiern was a respected official who guided civic affairs with steady integrity.

Carl Fiebig

1812–1874 (age 62)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Fiebig was a Danish painter whose artistic contributions enriched nineteenth-century Danish culture.

J.F. Hansen

1810–1873 (age 63)

Assistens Cemetery

J.F. Hansen was a dedicated professor who cultivated intellectual rigor and confidence in his students.

Jeremias Elias Spannjer

1784–1872 (age 88)

Assistens Cemetery

Jeremias Elias Spannjer was a Danish cobbler whose skilled craftsmanship served his community for many decades.

Jørgen Ernst Meyer

1802–1873 (age 71)

Assistens Cemetery

Jørgen Ernst Meyer was a conscientious businessperson known for his fair leadership and steady judgment.

Nikolaj Ulrik Krossing

1798–1872 (age 74)

Assistens Cemetery

Nikolaj Ulrik Krossing was a Danish teacher whose dedication to education influenced generations of students.

Inger Birgitte Ørsted

1789–1875 (age 86)

Assistens Cemetery

Inger Birgitte Ørsted is remembered for her unwavering dedication to family and community in nineteenth-century Copenha...

Christian Krarup

1831–1875 (age 44)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Krarup was a Danish engineer whose technical expertise advanced the nation's infrastructure and development.

Gustav Brock

1816–1878 (age 62)

Holmen Cemetery

Gustav Brock is remembered for his steadfast legal guidance amid a changing Danish society.

Hans Jacob Koefoed

1785–1870 (age 85)

Holmen Cemetery

Hans Jacob Koefoed was a Danish judge whose judicial service upheld the principles of law and justice.

Lars Christian Larsen

1813–1873 (age 60)

Holmen Cemetery

Lars Christian Larsen is honored for his thoughtful dedication to public service and political leadership.

Laurids de Thurah

1825–1875 (age 50)

Holmen Cemetery

Laurids de Thurah was a Danish author whose literary works enriched nineteenth-century Danish cultural life.

Nicolai Christian Levin Abrahams

1798–1870 (age 72)

Holmen Cemetery

Nicolai Christian Levin Abrahams is remembered for bringing international literature to Danish readers through his trans...

Peter Heering

1792–1875 (age 83)

Holmen Cemetery

Peter Heering was a Danish businessperson whose commercial enterprises contributed to Copenhagen's 19th-century economic...

Christian Gotfried Hummel

1811–1872 (age 61)

Holmen Cemetery

Christian Gotfried Hummel is honored for his thoughtful contributions to science during a time of vibrant discovery.

Zacharias Petersen

1811–1870 (age 59)

Holmen Cemetery

Zacharias Petersen was a Danish shipbuilder whose skilled craftsmanship contributed to maritime construction in 19th-cen...

Mozart Petersen

1817–1874 (age 57)

Holmen Cemetery

Mozart Petersen is celebrated for his passionate and precise clarinet performances that resonated with audiences.

Frederik August Paludan

1792–1872 (age 80)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik August Paludan was a Danish naval officer whose military service contributed to the nation's maritime defense a...

Anders Hansen

1810–1879 (age 69)

Holmen Cemetery

Anders Hansen is remembered for capturing dignified and intimate moments of nineteenth-century Denmark through photograp...

Anton Michelsen

1809–1877 (age 68)

Holmen Cemetery

Anton Michelsen was a celebrated Danish goldsmith whose exceptional craftsmanship and artistic vision defined fine jewel...

Christian Albrecht Jensen

1792–1870 (age 78)

Garnison Cemetery

Christian Albrecht Jensen is remembered for his sensitive and enduring portraiture that captured the depth of his subjec...

Carl Frederik Sørensen

1818–1879 (age 61)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Frederik Sørensen was a Danish painter whose artistic contributions enriched 19th-century Danish cultural life.

C.F. Hansen

1788–1873 (age 85)

Garnison Cemetery

C.F. Hansen is honored for his principled contributions to Danish political life.