Deaths in the 1870s

Anton Frederik Tscherning

1795–1874 (age 79)

Garnison Cemetery

Anton Frederik Tscherning was a Danish politician whose active involvement in public affairs contributed to 19th-century...

Axel Liebmann

1849–1876 (age 27)

Garnison Cemetery

Axel Liebmann is remembered for his brilliant and inspiring contributions to Danish music despite his brief life.

Christian Julius Hansen

1814–1875 (age 61)

Garnison Cemetery

Christian Julius Hansen was a Danish composer whose musical works contributed to the nation's 19th-century cultural and ...

Johan Peter Andreas Anker

1838–1876 (age 38)

Garnison Cemetery

Johan Peter Andreas Anker was a respected military servant whose calm leadership inspired colleagues and left a lasting ...

Laurids Nørgaard Bregendahl

1811–1872 (age 61)

Garnison Cemetery

Laurids Nørgaard Bregendahl was a Danish politician whose involvement in public affairs contributed to 19th-century Dan...

Christian Flor

1792–1875 (age 83)

Garnison Cemetery

Christian Flor was a devoted priest whose compassionate leadership provided solace and spiritual strength to his congreg...

Christian Lunding

1795–1871 (age 76)

Garnison Cemetery

Christian Lunding was a Danish military officer whose service contributed to the nation's defense and security during th...

Kristian Mantzius

1819–1879 (age 60)

Garnison Cemetery

Kristian Mantzius was a compassionate actor whose sincere portrayals and support for fellow artists left a meaningful le...

Peder Christian Mønster

1797–1870 (age 73)

Solbjerg Parish

Peder Christian Mønster was a Danish goldsmith whose skilled craftsmanship contributed to 19th-century Danish jewelry a...

Frederik Fischer

1809–1871 (age 62)

Aabenraa Cemetery

Frederik Fischer was a meticulous watchmaker whose careful work and mentorship left an enduring impression on the craft ...

Martin Bahnsen

1809–1875 (age 66)

Aabenraa Cemetery

Martin Bahnsen was a municipal executive who served Aabenraa during the nineteenth century.

Carl Anton Vogt

1800–1877 (age 77)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Anton Vogt was a principled military officer whose steady counsel and commitment to service inspired confidence amo...

Hans Nicolai Thestrup

1794–1879 (age 85)

Garnison Cemetery

Hans Nicolai Thestrup was a military officer who served Denmark throughout the nineteenth century.

Hans Wilhelm Lange

1815–1873 (age 58)

Garnison Cemetery

Hans Wilhelm Lange was a spirited actor who believed in the power of theater to unite people and inspire generosity amon...

Harald Drewsen

1836–1878 (age 42)

Garnison Cemetery

Harald Drewsen was an architect whose designs contributed to nineteenth-century Danish architecture.

Peter Kornerup

1794–1875 (age 81)

Garnison Cemetery

Peter Kornerup was an architect whose thoughtful designs and mentorship enriched the built environment and inspired fell...

Berthe Henriette Frederikke Løvenskiold

1814–1875 (age 61)

Fårevejle Church

Berthe Henriette Frederikke Løvenskiold was a member of the prominent Løvenskiold family.

Tønne Bloch Glahn

1788–1874 (age 86)

Garnison Cemetery

Tønne Bloch Glahn was a steady military officer whose fairness and focus on his comrades’ welfare left a lasting impr...

Ludvig Læssøe

1808–1878 (age 70)

Garnison Cemetery

Ludvig Læssøe was a copper engraver whose skilled craftsmanship enriched nineteenth-century Danish decorative arts.

Malthe Bruun Nyegaard

1789–1877 (age 88)

Garnison Cemetery

Malthe Bruun Nyegaard was a thoughtful landlord whose steady stewardship and care for his community earned enduring appr...

Annette Christiane komtesse Knuth-Christiansdal

1787–1873 (age 86)

Garnison Cemetery

Annette Christiane komtesse Knuth-Christiansdal was a Danish countess of the nineteenth century.

Thomas Overskou

1798–1873 (age 75)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Thomas Overskou was an actor and historian whose passion for theater preserved its past and guided its future.

C.V. Rimestad

1816–1879 (age 63)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

C.V. Rimestad was a Danish politician who served his constituents during the nineteenth century.

Johan Aagaard

1818–1879 (age 61)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Johan Aagaard was a respected xylographer whose work captured the precision of Danish craft.

Niels Kjærbølling

1806–1871 (age 65)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Niels Kjærbølling was a teacher who dedicated his career to educating Danish youth.

Carl Nicolai Petersen

1802–1876 (age 74)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Carl Nicolai Petersen served with integrity in the political realm, guided by a desire to improve life for his community...

Christian Rasmus Otterstrøm

1795–1876 (age 81)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Christian Rasmus Otterstrøm was a lawyer who practiced in nineteenth-century Denmark.

Henrik Leonhard Danchell

1802–1871 (age 69)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Henrik Leonhard Danchell was a trusted merchant whose integrity helped steady commerce.

Herman Severin Løvenskiold

1815–1870 (age 55)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Herman Severin Løvenskiold was a Danish composer whose musical works enriched nineteenth-century culture.

Gotfred Rode

1830–1878 (age 48)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Gotfred Rode was a thoughtful teacher who cherished the growth of his pupils.

H.P. Prior

1813–1875 (age 62)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Lauritz Prior

1840–1879 (age 39)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Lauritz Prior was a sculptor whose works conveyed quiet dignity and a deep love for form.

Ole Berendt Suhr

1813–1875 (age 62)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Frederik Moltke

1825–1875 (age 50)

Karise Church

Frederik Moltke was a landowner who balanced responsibility for the soil with genuine care for the people who lived upon...

Ernst Stemann

1802–1876 (age 74)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

H.V. Stockfleth

1824–1879 (age 55)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

H.V. Stockfleth was a veterinarian known for combining scientific skill with heartfelt compassion.

Eggert Christopher Knuth

1838–1874 (age 36)

Hunseby Church

Carl von Blixen-Finecke

1822–1873 (age 51)

Skamby Church

Carl von Blixen-Finecke was a politician guided by responsibility and a desire for thoughtful public dialogue.

Carl Ferdinand Allen

1811–1871 (age 60)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

C. A. Kølle

1827–1872 (age 45)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

C. A. Kølle was a painter whose warm palette celebrated both people and places with affection.

Hans Jørgen Tvede

1815–1878 (age 63)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Johan Johnsen Honnens

1797–1876 (age 79)

Søndre Kirkegård

Johan Johnsen Honnens was a military officer who led with steady discipline and calm judgment.

Nathan Melchior

1811–1872 (age 61)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

A.M. Hirschsprung

1793–1871 (age 78)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Entrepreneur A.M. Hirschsprung was a steadfast contributor to Copenhagen’s mercantile community and a respected leader...

Poul Pagh

1796–1870 (age 74)

Almen Kirkegård

P.G. Philipsen

1812–1877 (age 65)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

P.G. Philipsen was a publisher devoted to sharing literature and culture with the people of Denmark.

Christian Bang

1794–1870 (age 76)

Rådhusparken

Hans Juel

1797–1875 (age 78)

Aunslev Church

Hans Juel was a devoted figure connected to the spiritual life of Aunslev Church and its congregation.

J.A. Stillmann

1822–1875 (age 53)

Holmens Kirkegårds chapel

Thorgeir Guðmundsson

1794–1871 (age 77)

Nysted Cemetery

Thorgeir Guðmundsson was a priest devoted to guiding the Nysted community with compassion and faith.