Deaths in the 1880s

Wolfgang von Haffner

1810–1887 (age 77)

Ferslev Church

Wolfgang von Haffner was a German-Danish military personnel who lived from 1810 to 1887.

Rudolph Puggaard

1818–1885 (age 67)

Holmen Cemetery

Rudolph Puggaard was a prominent businessperson whose commerce and philanthropy benefited Denmark’s growing society.

Torben Bille

1819–1883 (age 64)

Holmen Cemetery

Torben Bille was a Danish diplomat who served his country from 1819 to 1883.

Frederik C. G. Muxoll

1804–1880 (age 76)

Holmen Cemetery

Frederik C. G. Muxoll was a naval officer whose steadfast service supported Denmark’s maritime strength.

Meta Grundtvig

1827–1887 (age 60)

Holmen Cemetery

Meta Grundtvig lived from 1827 to 1887 in Denmark.

Adolph Steen

1816–1886 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Adolph Steen was a politician known for steady leadership and a dignified approach to public service.

Hans Knudsen

1813–1886 (age 73)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Hans Knudsen was a Danish priest who lived from 1813 to 1886.

Hans Schneekloth

1812–1882 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Hans Schneekloth was a community-minded figure noted for his thoughtful contributions to Frederiksberg’s civic life.

Peter Christian Koch

1807–1880 (age 73)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Peter Christian Koch was a Danish photographer active during the 19th century, living from 1807 to 1880.

Hans Wilhelm Schrøder

1810–1888 (age 78)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Hans Wilhelm Schrøder was an architect whose dignified designs added grace and clarity to the built environment.

Vilhelm Rode

1832–1886 (age 54)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Vilhelm Rode was a Danish prosecutor who lived from 1832 to 1886.

Jens Adolf Jerichau

1816–1883 (age 67)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Jens Adolf Jerichau was a painter whose expressive works explored mythology and emotion with poetic depth.

Elisabeth Baumann

1818–1881 (age 63)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Elisabeth Baumann was a Danish writer who lived from 1818 to 1881.

Hans Vilhelm Kaalund

1818–1885 (age 67)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Danish writer Hans Vilhelm Kaalund is remembered for his lyrical works that captured Danish life with tenderness and dep...

Princess Auguste of Hessen-Kassel

1823–1889 (age 66)

Skamby Church

Auguste Sophie Friederike Marie Caroline Julie of Hesse-Kassel (30 October 1823 – 17 July 1889), known as Princess Aug...

Hans Schjellerup

1827–1887 (age 60)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Hans Schjellerup was an astronomer noted for his careful study of the northern skies and contributions to celestial mapp...

Sophus Heegaard

1835–1884 (age 49)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Sophus Heegaard was a Danish professor who lived from 1835 to 1884.

Ludvig Oppermann

1817–1883 (age 66)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Ludvig Oppermann served with integrity in politics, advocating for balanced governance and civic responsibility.

W.J.A. Ussing

1818–1887 (age 69)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

W.J.A. Ussing was a Danish judge who lived from 1818 to 1887.

Albert Heinrich Riise

1810–1882 (age 72)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Albert Heinrich Riise was a respected pharmacist known for his precision and dedication to community care.

Gustav Castenskiold

1815–1886 (age 71)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Gustav Castenskiold was a military officer who served during the 19th century.

Johan Frederik Busch

1825–1883 (age 58)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Johan Frederik Busch was a pioneering photographer whose portraits captured the dignity of 19th-century Danish life.

Max Müller

1808–1884 (age 76)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Max Müller was a military personnel who lived during the 19th century.

Caroline Juliane von Munthe af Morgenstierne

1811–1889 (age 78)

Butterup Church

Caroline Juliane von Munthe af Morgenstierne is remembered for her gracious character and lifelong dedication to those a...

Gerhard Peter Brammer

1801–1884 (age 83)

Søndre Kirkegård

Gerhard Peter Brammer was a non-fiction writer whose works enriched 19th-century literature.

Peder Holden Hansen

1812–1886 (age 74)

Tistrup Church

Master builder Peder Holden Hansen is remembered for his reliable craftsmanship and the lasting structures he helped cre...

Jørgen Hansen

1802–1889 (age 87)

Egen Church

Jørgen Hansen was a presbyter who devoted his life to religious ministry.

Meyer Herman Bing

1807–1883 (age 76)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Meyer Herman Bing combined civic dedication with thoughtful leadership in his political work.

Isaac W. Heyman

1818–1884 (age 66)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Isaac W. Heyman was a businessperson of notable standing in the 19th century.

Moritz G. Melchior

1816–1884 (age 68)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Judge Moritz G. Melchior is remembered for his fair-minded approach and dignified service on the bench.

Peter Hertz

1811–1885 (age 74)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Peter Hertz was a goldsmith whose skilled work exemplified 19th-century craftsmanship.

Sophus Berendsen

1829–1884 (age 55)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Sophus Berendsen was a wholesaler respected for his integrity and contributions to local commerce.

Julius Meyer

1847–1885 (age 38)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Julius Meyer was a businessperson whose ventures shaped 19th-century commerce.

Elvira Madigan

1867–1889 (age 22)

Saint George'ś Church

Hedvig Antoinette Isabella Eleonore Jensen (4 December 1867 – 19 July 1889), better known by her stage name Elvira M...

Rudolph Carl Emil Eigler

1805–1883 (age 78)

St. Nicholas Church

Rudolph Carl Emil Eigler was an accomplished organist of the 19th century.

Harald Brix

1841–1881 (age 40)

Almen Kirkegård

An attentive editor whose work helped steer thoughtful conversation and is remembered at Almen Kirkegård.

Peter Kierkegaard

1805–1888 (age 83)

Almen Kirkegård

Peter Christian Kierkegaard (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰe̝ˀtɐ ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈkʰiɐ̯kəˌkɒˀ, - ˈkʰʁæs-]; 6...

Christian Zinck

1807–1883 (age 76)

Almen Kirkegård

A devoted blacksmith whose handiwork strengthened communities, now remembered at Almen Kirkegård.

Godtfred Rump

1816–1880 (age 64)

Hillerød Kirkegård

Godtfred Rump was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched 19th-century culture.

Lauritz Eckardt

1829–1889 (age 60)

Helsingør Cemetery

A cherished actor whose performances enriched Helsingør’s stages and whose remains lie in Helsingør Cemetery.

Frederik Ludvig Mynster

1811–1885 (age 74)

Drøsselbjerg Church

Severin Jacob Løvenskiold

1816–1888 (age 72)

Nørre Jernløse Church

A principled jurist whose steady service to the law endures at Nørre Jernløse Church.

Erik Skeel

1818–1884 (age 66)

Aaby Church

Frederik Carl Eide

1815–1882 (age 67)

Sorø Old Cemetery

A diligent overførster whose measured leadership continues to be honored at Sorø Old Cemetery.

Jens Andersen Clausager

1809–1885 (age 76)

Sædding Church

Paul Hagerup Tregder

1815–1887 (age 72)

Sorø Old Cemetery

A committed teacher who inspired pupils with knowledge and care, now remembered at Sorø Old Cemetery.

Laurits Albert Winstrup

1815–1889 (age 74)

Kolding Gamle Kirkegård

Hans Henrik Grau

1816–1885 (age 69)

Kolding Gamle Kirkegård

A thoughtful politician whose commitment to public life is honored at Kolding Gamle Kirkegård.

Fritz Brun

1813–1888 (age 75)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Henrik Christian Nielsen

1805–1885 (age 80)

Ribe old cemetery

A steadfast politician whose advocacy endures in the memory held at Ribe Old Cemetery.