Deaths in the 1880s
8,900+ memorials
Wilhelm Theodor Wegener Nielsen
1793–1882 (age 89)
Assistens Cemetery
Wilhelm Theodor Wegener Nielsen was a Danish military officer of the 19th century.
Carl Holten
1818–1886 (age 68)
Assistens Cemetery
Carl Holten was a Danish physicist whose rigorous experiments helped advance scientific study in Denmark.
Edvard Collin
1808–1886 (age 78)
Assistens Cemetery
Edvard Collin was a Danish civil servant of the 19th century.
Jacob Henrik Mansa
1797–1885 (age 88)
Assistens Cemetery
Jacob Henrik Mansa was a Danish military officer known for his steady leadership and dedication to duty.
Troels Marstrand
1815–1889 (age 74)
Assistens Cemetery
Troels Marstrand was a Danish politician of the 19th century.
Christian Ludvig Nicolai Mynster
1820–1883 (age 63)
Assistens Cemetery
Christian Ludvig Nicolai Mynster was a Danish historian whose writings illuminated the nation’s past with careful scho...
Frederik Schiern
1816–1882 (age 66)
Assistens Cemetery
Frederik Schiern was a Danish politician of the 19th century.
Caspar Wilhelm Smith
1811–1881 (age 70)
Assistens Cemetery
Caspar Wilhelm Smith was a Danish slavist whose linguistic scholarship promoted cultural understanding with the Slavic w...
Hans Christian Tscherning
1804–1886 (age 82)
Assistens Cemetery
Hans Christian Tscherning was a Danish pharmacist of the 19th century.
Camillo Tychsen
1826–1888 (age 62)
Assistens Cemetery
Camillo Tychsen was a Danish mathematician dedicated to teaching and expanding mathematical understanding.
Niels Peter Hillebrandt
1815–1885 (age 70)
Assistens Cemetery
Niels Peter Hillebrandt was a Danish composer of the 19th century.
Thorald Brendstrup
1812–1883 (age 71)
Assistens Cemetery
Thorald Brendstrup was a Danish painter whose serene landscapes celebrated the subtle beauty of nature.
Niels Christian Kierkegaard
1806–1882 (age 76)
Assistens Cemetery
Niels Christian Kierkegaard was a Danish draftsperson of the 19th century.
Bonaparte Borgen
1798–1884 (age 86)
Assistens Cemetery
Teacher who patiently shaped generations of students.
Vilhelm Petersen
1812–1880 (age 68)
Assistens Cemetery
Vilhelm Petersen was a Danish painter of the 19th century.
Christian Severin Henrichsen
1829–1883 (age 54)
Assistens Cemetery
Lawyer known for his fair and steady counsel.
Conrad Krebs
1809–1880 (age 71)
Assistens Cemetery
Conrad Krebs was a Danish head teacher of the 19th century.
Emil Z. Svitzer
1805–1886 (age 81)
Assistens Cemetery
Judge remembered for integrity and thoughtful deliberation.
Erling Eckersberg
1808–1889 (age 81)
Assistens Cemetery
Erling Eckersberg was a Danish painter of the 19th century.
F.C.C. Birch
1812–1889 (age 77)
Assistens Cemetery
Pedagogue celebrated for compassion and commitment to learning.
Frederik Frølund
1806–1882 (age 76)
Assistens Cemetery
Frits Krohn
1806–1883 (age 77)
Assistens Cemetery
Sculptor whose works balanced strength with grace.
Johann Gottfried Burman Becker
1802–1880 (age 78)
Assistens Cemetery
Niels Henrik Holst
1828–1889 (age 61)
Assistens Cemetery
Civil servant appreciated for steady and diligent service.
Otto Frederik Suenson
1810–1883 (age 73)
Assistens Cemetery
Otto Müller
1807–1882 (age 75)
Assistens Cemetery
Judge honored for thoughtful judgment and fairness.
Theodor Hasle
1816–1889 (age 73)
Assistens Cemetery
Vilhelm August Borgen
1801–1884 (age 83)
Assistens Cemetery
Teacher who inspired students to seek knowledge with confidence.
Victoria Benedictsson
1850–1888 (age 38)
Vestre Cemetery
Victoria Benedictsson (6 March 1850 in Domme – 22 July 1888) was a Swedish author and playwright writing under the pen...
Hans Andersen Krüger
1816–1881 (age 65)
Bevtoft
Politician noted for devoted public service.
Nicolai Femmer
1818–1888 (age 70)
Assistens Cemetery
Edouard Buntzen
1809–1885 (age 76)
Assistens Cemetery
Lawyer respected for professionalism and steady guidance.
Ludvig or Ernst Ludvig Emil Vieth
1824–1887 (age 63)
Assistens Cemetery
A. E. Reimann
1827–1888 (age 61)
Assistens Cemetery
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Meïr Aron Goldschmidt
1819–1887 (age 68)
Jewish Western Cemetery
Meïr Aron Goldschmidt (October 26, 1819 – August 15, 1887) was a Danish publisher, journalist and novelist.
Adolph Trier
1817–1889 (age 72)
Jewish Western Cemetery
Adolph Trier (1817–1889) was a businessperson whose ventures contributed to Copenhagen's commercial growth and civic l...
Martin Salomonsen
1814–1889 (age 75)
Jewish Western Cemetery
Carl Emil Fenger
1814–1884 (age 70)
Christian's Church
Carl Emil Fenger (1814–1884) was a physician whose compassionate care served patients across Copenhagen.
Paul Scharffenberg
1810–1882 (age 72)
Garnison Cemetery
Carl Frederik Grove
1822–1883 (age 61)
Holmen Cemetery
Carl Frederik Grove (1822–1883) was an engineer who shaped Copenhagen's infrastructure through careful innovation.
Carl Janssen
1813–1884 (age 71)
Holmen Cemetery
Christian August Broberg
1811–1886 (age 75)
Holmen Cemetery
Christian August Broberg (1811–1886) was a politician committed to civic service and thoughtful governance.
Christian Willerup
1815–1886 (age 71)
Holmen Cemetery
Edouard Suenson
1805–1887 (age 82)
Holmen Cemetery
Vice-Admiral Edouard Suenson (13 April 1805 – 16 May 1887) was a Danish naval officer known for his participation in ...
Nordahl Grove
1822–1885 (age 63)
Holmen Cemetery
Luis Bramsen
1819–1886 (age 67)
Holmen Cemetery
Luis Bramsen (1819–1886) was a diplomat who represented Denmark with tact and a commitment to peaceful dialogue.
Ove Wilhelm Michelsen
1800–1880 (age 80)
Holmen Cemetery
Frederik Ferdinand Tillisch
1801–1889 (age 88)
Holmen Cemetery
Frederik Ferdinand Tillisch (1801–1889) was a politician known for his steady advocacy for principled public service.
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae
1821–1885 (age 64)
Holmen Cemetery
Frederik Hegel
1817–1887 (age 70)
Holmen Cemetery
Frederik Vilhelm Hegel (11 May 1817 – 27 December 1887) was a Danish bookseller and publisher.