Deaths in the 1870s

Frederikke Løvenskiold

1785–1876 (age 91)

Nørre Jernløse Church

Frederikke Løvenskiold was a Danish Romantic composer and member of the notable Løvenskiold family.

Peder Hjort

1793–1871 (age 78)

Sorø Old Cemetery

Art historian Peder Hjort was dedicated to illuminating and preserving Denmark’s artistic legacy.

Carl Mundt

1802–1873 (age 71)

Sorø Old Cemetery

Carl Mundt was a Danish astronomer whose work enriched nineteenth-century scientific understanding.

Torkild Hoppe

1800–1871 (age 71)

Sorø Old Cemetery

Civil servant Torkild Hoppe was known for his steadfast integrity and commitment to the public good.

Holger Roed

1846–1874 (age 28)

Ringsted Cemetery

Holger Roed was a Danish painter whose promising career was tragically cut short in his youth.

Hans Georg Garde

1790–1875 (age 85)

Farum Kirkegård

Historian Hans Georg Garde devoted his life to chronicling Denmark’s past and inspiring an appreciation for its herita...

Henrik Fensmark

1797–1871 (age 74)

Farum Kirkegård

Henrik Fensmark was a Danish chamberlain who served in the royal household.

Morten de Svanenskiold

1799–1876 (age 77)

Farum Kirkegård

Jurist Morten de Svanenskiold upheld the principles of justice with thoughtful deliberation and steady commitment.

August Bournonville

1805–1879 (age 74)

Asminderød Kirkegård

August Bournonville was a legendary Danish ballet dancer and choreographer whose innovations transformed nineteenth-cent...

Frederik Paludan-Müller

1809–1876 (age 67)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Writer Frederik Paludan-Müller captivated Denmark with lyrical prose that explored deep moral and philosophical themes.

Rudolph Rothe

1802–1877 (age 75)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Rudolph Rothe was a Danish landscape architect whose designs enriched the Danish countryside.

Frederik Hammer

1791–1877 (age 86)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Military man Frederik Hammer was respected for his disciplined leadership and steadfast service to Denmark.

Michael Drewsen

1804–1874 (age 70)

Silkeborg Eastern Cemetery

Michael Drewsen was a Danish politician whose public service contributed to nineteenth-century Danish governance.

Christen Mikkelsen Kold

1816–1870 (age 54)

Dalum Cemetery

Christen Mikkelsen Kold was a devoted teacher whose calm guidance touched many lives.

Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen

1805–1874 (age 69)

Sct. Michaelis Kirkegård

Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen was a Danish writer whose literary contributions enriched nineteenth-century Danish culture...

Princess Maria Carolina, Duchess of Berry

1798–1870 (age 72)

Mureck

Princess Maria Carolina, Duchess of Berry, was an Austrian art collector and cultural patron.

Menachem Abram Russo

1817–1873 (age 56)

Vienna

Menachem Abram Russo was a devoted member of Vienna’s Jewish community whose quiet dedication supported those around h...

Prince Karl Johann of Liechtenstein

1803–1871 (age 68)

Lower Austria

Prince Karl Johann of Liechtenstein was a regent and political figure of nineteenth-century Austria.

Michael Thonet

1796–1871 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Michael Thonet was an entrepreneurial furniture maker whose bentwood designs left a lasting mark on nineteenth-century i...

Ludwig Ritter von Köchel

1800–1877 (age 77)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ludwig Ritter von Köchel was an Austrian naturalist and musicologist renowned for cataloging Mozart's works.

Wilhelm Karl von Haidinger

1795–1871 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Wilhelm Karl von Haidinger was a physicist and mineralogist whose careful studies enriched Austria’s scientific herita...

Baron Eligius Franz Joseph von Münch-Bellinghausen

1806–1871 (age 65)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Baron Eligius Franz Joseph von Münch-Bellinghausen was an Austrian writer and literary figure.

Franz von John

1815–1876 (age 61)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Franz von John was a military leader remembered for his steady service to the Empire.

Anton Schrötter von Kristelli

1802–1875 (age 73)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Anton Schrötter von Kristelli was an Austrian secretary and administrative official.

Johann Gabriel Seidl

1804–1875 (age 71)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Johann Gabriel Seidl was a writer whose evocative works captured the spirit of nineteenth-century Austria.

Josef Kriehuber

1800–1876 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Josef Kriehuber was an accomplished Austrian painter and lithographer of the nineteenth century.

Johann Baptist Streicher

1796–1871 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Master piano maker whose work sustained Vienna’s musical tradition.

Josef Strauss

1827–1870 (age 43)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Josef Strauss was an Austrian composer whose brief but talented career enriched Viennese musical culture.

Anton Dominik Fernkorn

1813–1878 (age 65)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Renowned sculptor remembered for elegant public monuments.

Anton von Le Monnier

1819–1873 (age 54)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Anton von Le Monnier was a Vienna police officer who served the city throughout the mid-nineteenth century.

Heinrich von Hess

1788–1870 (age 82)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Esteemed statesman who guided Austrian affairs through tumultuous times.

Johann von Herbeck

1831–1877 (age 46)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Johann von Herbeck was a renowned composer whose works contributed to Vienna's rich musical heritage.

Auguste Auspitz-Kolar

1844–1878 (age 34)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Composer celebrated for lyrical works that brightened Viennese salons.

Jenny Dingelstedt

1816–1877 (age 61)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Jenny Dingelstedt was a talented singer who performed in Vienna's musical venues during the nineteenth century.

Joseph Holzer

1824–1876 (age 52)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Painter whose attentive works reflected the soul of Vienna’s people and places.

Joseph Selleny

1824–1875 (age 51)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Joseph Selleny was an illustrator whose artistic work enriched Vienna's visual heritage.

Joseph Othmar Rauscher

1797–1875 (age 78)

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Archbishop who led Vienna’s faithful with compassion and thoughtful guidance.

Leopoldina Cicogna Mozzoni

1786–1874 (age 88)

Gresten

Leopoldina Cicogna Mozzoni lived during the nineteenth century and was laid to rest in Gresten.

Theodor von Karajan

1810–1873 (age 63)

St. Marx Cemetery

Politician respected for steady leadership and service to Vienna.

Gustav Ignaz von Chorinsky

1806–1873 (age 67)

St. Marx Cemetery

Gustav Ignaz von Chorinsky was an Austrian politician who served the state during the nineteenth century.

Stergios Doumpas

1794–1870 (age 76)

St. Marx Cemetery

Businessperson noted for fostering fair commerce and community opportunity.

Josef Weidner

1801–1871 (age 70)

St. Marx Cemetery

Josef Weidner was a painter whose artistic work contributed to Vienna's cultural heritage.

Bernhard Stipperger

1796–1872 (age 76)

St. Marx Cemetery

Hotel manager whose gracious service defined Viennese hospitality.

Gabriele Neuwall

1824–1873 (age 49)

St. Marx Cemetery

Gabriele Neuwall was a functionary who served in an administrative role during the nineteenth century.

Jonas Königswarter

1807–1871 (age 64)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Banker remembered for fostering both financial stability and communal welfare.

Joachim Landau

1821–1878 (age 57)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Joachim Landau was a lawyer who practiced in Vienna during the nineteenth century.

Ludwig Ladenburg

1817–1877 (age 60)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Ludwig Ladenburg was a politician respected for his measured approach to leadership and service to Vienna's citizens.

Leopold Landsteiner

1818–1875 (age 57)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Leopold Landsteiner was an editor-in-chief whose journalistic work contributed to Vienna's cultural and intellectual lif...

Max Emanuel Stern

1811–1873 (age 62)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Max Emanuel Stern was a writer whose pen captured the nuance of his age with enduring compassion.

Theodor Bauer

1822–1871 (age 49)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Theodor Bauer was a consul and prominent figure in nineteenth-century Vienna.