Deaths in the 1900s

Donald William Stewart

1860–1905 (age 45)

Nairobi South General Cemetery

Donald William Stewart is remembered for his steady leadership and service in East Africa.

Krister Ludvig Reinhold Jägerskiöld

1812–1904 (age 92)

Kimito

Krister Ludvig Reinhold Jägerskiöld was a politician who championed the interests of Kimito and its people.

Albert Edelfelt

1854–1905 (age 51)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Albert Edelfelt was a Finnish illustrator whose artistic works contributed to 19th-century Finnish culture.

Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

1830–1903 (age 73)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen was a writer and statesman who championed Finnish identity.

Carl Sjöstrand

1828–1906 (age 78)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Carl Sjöstrand was a Finnish sculptor whose works contributed to 19th-century Finnish artistic traditions.

Otto Donner

1835–1909 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Otto Donner was a politician and linguist who fostered scholarship and civic life.

J. H. Erkko

1849–1906 (age 57)

Hietaniemi cemetery

G. F. Stockmann

1825–1906 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

G. F. Stockmann was a businessperson who advanced trade and industry in Helsinki.

Lorenz Nikolai Achté

1835–1900 (age 65)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Lorenz Nikolai Achté (25 May 1835 – April 18, 1900) was a Finnish opera singer, composer, conductor and music teacher...

Waldemar Becker

1840–1907 (age 67)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Waldemar Becker was a military officer remembered for his steady leadership.

Martin Wegelius

1846–1906 (age 60)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Aurora Karamzina

1808–1902 (age 94)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Aurora Karamzina was a lady-in-waiting who devoted herself to philanthropy and culture.

Kaarlo Bergbom

1843–1906 (age 63)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Woldemar Westzynthius

1858–1905 (age 47)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Woldemar Westzynthius was a journalist committed to informing the public.

Albina Palmqvist

1829–1903 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Hj. Hammar

1859–1909 (age 50)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Hj. Hammar was a trade unionist who championed workers' rights through dialogue.

Amanda Gustava Castrén

1841–1907 (age 66)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Karl Robert Malmström

1830–1900 (age 70)

Turku Cemetery

Karl Robert Malmström (1830-1900) was a Swedish figure from Turku who was buried at Turku Cemetery.

Jakov Tschernischeff

1826–1906 (age 80)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Sofia Lovisa Nyman

1829–1908 (age 79)

Ahvenisto Cemetery

Sofia Lovisa Nyman was cherished for her warm spirit and steadfast devotion to her community.

Anna Stang

1834–1901 (age 67)

Kristiansand

Anna Stang (May 18, 1834 – December 23, 1901), née Anna Sophie Margrethe Holmsen, was a Norwegian feminist, liberal p...

Bernt Julius Muus

1832–1900 (age 68)

Nidaros Cathedral

Bernt Julius Muus (March 15, 1832 – May 25, 1900) was a Norwegian-American Lutheran minister and church leader.

Henrik Klausen

1844–1907 (age 63)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Henrik Klausen was a gifted actor whose performances touched audiences with warmth and sincerity.

Andreas Martin Knutzen

1863–1909 (age 46)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Fredrik Borgen

1852–1907 (age 55)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Fredrik Borgen painted with passion, leaving works that speak across generations.

Jacob Thurmann Ihlen

1833–1903 (age 70)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Vilhelm Adelsteen Mariboe

1814–1901 (age 87)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Wilhelm Adelsten Maribo (originally written Mariboe; also known as Vilhelm) (1814–1901) was a Norwegian lawyer, art hi...

Hjalmar Christian Hauge

1862–1907 (age 45)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Hans Jacob Nørregaard

1832–1900 (age 68)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Hans Jacob Nørregaard (born 13 June 1832 in Christiania, died 30 March 1900) was a Norwegian colonel, aide-de-camp to k...

Hans Brun

1834–1901 (age 67)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Erika Nissen

1845–1903 (age 58)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

A celebrated pianist whose artistry sharpened Norway's musical life.

Georg Stang

1858–1907 (age 49)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Hans Hein Theodor Nysom

1845–1903 (age 58)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

An engineer whose skillful work helped shape Norway's modern infrastructure.

Hans Hagerup Krag

1829–1907 (age 78)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Nils Gude

1859–1908 (age 49)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

A painter whose brush captured the light and soul of the Norwegian landscape.

Niels Rye

1824–1905 (age 81)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Johannes Belsheim

1829–1909 (age 80)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

A translator and scholar who opened sacred texts to Norwegian readers.

Karl Seip

1850–1909 (age 59)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Oscar Jacobsen

1850–1902 (age 52)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

An engineer whose practical mind advanced Norway's built environment.

Thorvald Meyer

1818–1909 (age 91)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Knud Graah

1817–1909 (age 92)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

A visionary industrialist whose enterprise helped lay foundations for Norwegian industry.

Bernhard Pauss

1839–1907 (age 68)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Amund Ringnes

1840–1907 (age 67)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

An entrepreneur whose energy brewed prosperity and supported Norwegian society.

Elise Aubert

1837–1909 (age 72)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Sofie Parelius

1823–1902 (age 79)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

An esteemed actress who graced the Norwegian stage with grace and warmth.

Karen Stenersen

1826–1906 (age 80)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Elisabeth Welhaven

1815–1901 (age 86)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

A writer whose clear prose preserved memories of a Norway in transition.

Jacob Jonathan Aars

1837–1908 (age 71)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Carl Johan Anker

1835–1903 (age 68)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Carl Johan Anker was a thoughtful writer whose steady prose reflected Norway’s literary awakening.

Fredrik Garmann

1850–1907 (age 57)

Vår Frelsers gravlund