Deaths in the 1900s

Frederik Christian Lund

1826–1901 (age 75)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Frederik Christian Lund (14 February 1826 – 31 October 1901), commonly known as F.

Sigbjørn Obstfelder

1866–1900 (age 34)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Sigbjørn Obstfelder (21 November 1866 – 29 July 1900) was a 19th-century Norwegian writer and poet.

Vilhelm Kyhn

1819–1903 (age 84)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Painter Vilhelm Kyhn is remembered for his evocative landscapes and dedication to art education.

Philip Fischer

1817–1907 (age 90)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Philip Fischer was a Danish businessperson of the nineteenth century.

Jonas Collin

1840–1905 (age 65)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Zoologist Jonas Collin advanced the study of natural history through research and education.

Carl Frederik Bricka

1845–1903 (age 58)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Carl Frederik Bricka was a Danish writer of the nineteenth century.

Axel Helsted

1847–1907 (age 60)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Painter Axel Helsted is remembered for his lyrical treatment of light and subject.

Emil Rostrup

1831–1907 (age 76)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Emil Rostrup was a Danish botanist of the nineteenth century.

Valdemar Koch

1852–1902 (age 50)

Vestre Cemetery

Architect Valdemar Koch balanced historic inspiration with practical elegance in his designs.

Niels Ryberg Finsen

1860–1904 (age 44)

Vestre Cemetery

Niels Ryberg Finsen was a Danish physician whose pioneering light therapy treatments earned him the Nobel Prize in Physi...

Emil Christian Hansen

1842–1909 (age 67)

Vestre Cemetery

Biologist Emil Christian Hansen pioneered research in fermentation and microbiology.

Pietro Krohn

1840–1905 (age 65)

Vestre Cemetery

Pietro Krohn was a Danish illustrator whose artistic work contributed to the visual culture of nineteenth-century Denmar...

Gottfred Matthison-Hansen

1832–1909 (age 77)

Vestre Cemetery

Composer Gottfred Matthison-Hansen enriched Denmark's musical heritage with his expressive works.

Carl Ewald

1856–1908 (age 52)

Gentofte

Carl Ewald was a Danish writer whose literary works made significant contributions to nineteenth-century Scandinavian li...

Vilhelm Dahlerup

1836–1907 (age 71)

Vestre Cemetery

Architect Vilhelm Dahlerup shaped Copenhagen with monumental and detailed public buildings.

Gustav Joachim Wedell-Wedellsborg

1829–1903 (age 74)

Borup

Gustav Joachim Wedell-Wedellsborg was a Danish farmer and landowner who contributed to nineteenth-century agricultural l...

Theodor Wessel

1842–1905 (age 63)

Taarbæk

Merchant Theodor Wessel is honored for his leadership and integrity in commerce.

Erik Høyer Møller

1818–1904 (age 86)

Gilleleje

Erik Høyer Møller was a Danish priest who served his community with dedication throughout the nineteenth century.

Johan Kjeldahl

1849–1900 (age 51)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Johan Gustav Christoffer Thorsager Kjeldahl (Danish pronunciation: [joˈhæn ˈkʰelˌtɛˀl] 16 August 1849 – 18 July...

Henrik August Flindt

1822–1901 (age 79)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Henrik (Henry) August Flindt (24 April 1822 – 19 January 1901) was a Danish gardener and landscape architect.

Hans Peter Jørgen Julius Thomsen

1826–1909 (age 83)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Businessperson Hans Peter Jørgen Julius Thomsen is remembered for his visionary leadership and civic responsibility.

Christian Frederik Lütken

1827–1901 (age 74)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Christian Frederik Lütken (Danish: [ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈfʁeðˀʁek ˈlytkʰən̩, ˈkʰʁæstjæn ˈfʁæðˀʁæk -]; 7...

Ludvig Grundtvig

1836–1901 (age 65)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Ludvig Grundtvig (12 May 1836 – 28 November 1901) was a Danish photographer and portrait painter.

Jesper Jespersen Bahnson

1827–1909 (age 82)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Jesper Jespersen Bahnson was a Danish civil servant whose administrative work supported the development of nineteenth-ce...

Johannes Clausen

1832–1908 (age 76)

Ryslinge Church

Johannes Clausen served as a devoted priest at Ryslinge Church, guiding congregants with compassion.

Viggo Bielefeldt

1852–1909 (age 57)

Hellerup Cemetery

Viggo Bielefeldt was a Danish composer whose musical works contributed to nineteenth-century Scandinavian musical cultur...

Johan Daniel Herholdt

1818–1902 (age 84)

Vestre Cemetery

Johan Daniel Herholdt shaped Denmark's built environment through landmark designs and thoughtful engineering.

August Jerndorff

1846–1906 (age 60)

Vestre Cemetery

August Jerndorff was a Danish painter whose artistic works contributed to nineteenth-century Scandinavian visual culture...

Frants Henningsen

1850–1908 (age 58)

Vestre Cemetery

Frants Henningsen brought empathy to Danish realism through his moving paintings of everyday life.

Ludvig Fenger

1833–1905 (age 72)

Vestre Cemetery

Erhard Frederiksen

1843–1903 (age 60)

Vestre Cemetery

Erhard Frederiksen advanced Danish economic thought with careful study of agriculture and policy.

Frederik Lange Grundtvig

1854–1903 (age 49)

Vestre Cemetery

Harald Holm

1848–1903 (age 55)

Vestre Cemetery

Harald Holm was a committed politician who championed practical solutions for his fellow citizens.

Sofus Høgsbro

1822–1902 (age 80)

Vestre Cemetery

Thomas Skat Rørdam

1832–1909 (age 77)

Vestre Cemetery

Thomas Skat Rørdam guided the church with scholarly depth and pastoral warmth.

Johan Louis Ussing

1820–1905 (age 85)

Vestre Cemetery

Johannes Vahl

1831–1901 (age 70)

Vestre Cemetery

Johannes Vahl enriched Danish learning through dedicated stewardship of important collections.

Niels Juel Simonsen

1846–1906 (age 60)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Christian Frederik Frands Elias Tuxen

1837–1903 (age 66)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Christian Frederik Frands Elias Tuxen upheld Denmark’s defense with steadfast leadership.

Carl Georg Gædeken

1832–1900 (age 68)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Emanuel Andreas Lundbye

1814–1903 (age 89)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Emanuel Andreas Lundbye devoted many years to Denmark's military readiness with unwavering care.

Wenzel Tornøe

1844–1907 (age 63)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Benjamin Pedersen

1851–1908 (age 57)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

A devoted stage actor whose sincere portrayals comforted audiences, he forged a quiet legacy of dedication to the craft.

Friedrich Ernst August Emil Lund

1823–1907 (age 84)

Holmen Cemetery

Asta Kornbeck

1872–1904 (age 32)

Gentofte Kirkegård

A compassionate performer whose honest portrayals and collaborative spirit brightened every production she joined.

Oscar Wanscher

1846–1906 (age 60)

Vestre Cemetery

Ludvig Christian Borup

1836–1903 (age 67)

Vestre Cemetery

A steady civic leader whose principled service shaped a more thoughtful and inclusive municipal government.

Edgar Collin

1836–1906 (age 70)

Vestre Cemetery

Fritz Hansen

1847–1902 (age 55)

Vestre Cemetery

A furniture designer whose thoughtful forms and craftsmanship brought calm, dignified comfort into countless homes.

J.W. Frohne

1832–1909 (age 77)

Vestre Cemetery