Deaths in the 1920s

Usko Nyström

1861–1925 (age 64)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Christian Sibelius

1869–1922 (age 53)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Christian Sibelius was a respected composer whose music enriched Finland’s emerging national spirit.

Alexander Uexküll-Gyllenband

1864–1923 (age 59)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Alli Nissinen

1866–1926 (age 60)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Alli Nissinen was a writer celebrated for her reflective prose and devotion to honest storytelling.

Bobi Sivén

1899–1921 (age 22)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pietari Kurvinen

1842–1925 (age 83)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pietari Kurvinen was a missionary remembered for his respectful and compassionate service.

Matti Äyräpää

1852–1928 (age 76)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ida Korander

1870–1921 (age 51)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ida Korander was an opera singer who captivated audiences with her expressive and heartfelt performances.

Hugo Berghell

1864–1922 (age 58)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Armas Lindgren

1874–1929 (age 55)

Kulosaari cemetery

Armas Lindgren was an architect whose thoughtful designs helped define Finland’s built environment.

Karl Mitterhusen

1852–1922 (age 70)

Kulosaari cemetery

Frithiof Strandell

1865–1925 (age 60)

Turku Cemetery

Frithiof Strandell (1865-1925) was a Swedish resident from Turku buried at Turku Cemetery.

Henning von Rettig

1866–1924 (age 58)

Turku Cemetery

Henning von Rettig (1866-1924) was a Swedish resident from Gävle Parish buried at Turku Cemetery.

Daniel Nyblin

1856–1923 (age 67)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Daniel Nyblin was a photographer who documented Finnish life with clarity and heartfelt sensitivity.

Ivan Timiriasev

1860–1927 (age 67)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Estella Ketola

1895–1925 (age 30)

Käppärä cemetery

Estella Ketola was a politician whose steady leadership promoted civic responsibility and progress.

Taavi Tainio

1874–1929 (age 55)

Malmi cemetery

J. Alfred Tanner

1884–1927 (age 43)

Malmi cemetery

J. Alfred Tanner was a singer beloved for his warm performances and memorable songs.

Hilma Toivola

1893–1926 (age 33)

Malmi cemetery

Juho Linnainmaa

1883–1922 (age 39)

Malmi cemetery

Juho Linnainmaa was a journalist respected for his integrity and thoughtful reporting.

Anton Nordgren

1865–1924 (age 59)

Malmi cemetery

Teuvo Pakkala

1862–1925 (age 63)

Oulu Cemetery

Writer Teuvo Pakkala portrayed everyday Finnish life with imaginative clarity.

Yrjö Mäkelin

1875–1923 (age 48)

Oulu Cemetery

Woldemar Freedericksz

1838–1927 (age 89)

Kauniainen Cemetery

Politician Woldemar Freedericksz upheld civic duty through thoughtful leadership.

Magnus Enckell

1870–1925 (age 55)

Vehkalahti Cemetery in Husula

Roald Amundsen

1872–1928 (age 56)

Barents Sea

Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian polar explorer born in 1872 who disappeared in 1928 during a rescue mission and is presum...

Olaf Thommesen

1875–1922 (age 47)

Arendal

Olaf Thommesen was a steadfast citizen of Arendal whose quiet leadership nurtured the town's civic spirit.

Markus Anderson Loen

1862–1927 (age 65)

Loen

Markus Anderson Loen was a Norwegian businessperson of the late 19th century.

Margrethe Kreutz

1863–1922 (age 59)

Lærdal Municipality

Margrethe Kreutz enriched Lærdal through her dedication to public exhibitions and cultural life.

Thomas Fearnley

1841–1927 (age 86)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Thomas Fearnley was a Norwegian businessperson of the 19th century.

Johanne Mathilde Dietrichson

1837–1921 (age 84)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Johanne Mathilde Dietrichson was a pioneering painter whose gentle vision enlivened Norwegian art.

Olaf Schou

1861–1925 (age 64)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Olaf Schou was a Norwegian businessperson of the late 19th century.

Ellef Ringnes

1842–1929 (age 87)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Ellef Ringnes was an entrepreneur whose vision helped build a thriving brewing tradition in Norway.

Eyolf Soot

1858–1928 (age 70)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Ludvig Bergh

1865–1924 (age 59)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Ludvig Bergh brought sincerity to the Norwegian stage, delighting audiences with his performances.

Christian August Bugge

1853–1928 (age 75)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Lyder Nicolaysen

1866–1927 (age 61)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Lyder Nicolaysen served with integrity in Norwegian politics, advancing the welfare of his constituents.

Karl Nissen

1879–1920 (age 41)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Jens Selmer

1845–1928 (age 83)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Jens Selmer was a cherished stage actor whose portrayals reflected deep humanity.

Fredrik Olaf August Woxen

1854–1925 (age 71)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Olaus Andreas Grøndahl

1847–1923 (age 76)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Olaus Andreas Grøndahl composed enduring music and nurtured future generations of Norwegian musicians.

Nils Krag

1863–1926 (age 63)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Thorvald Lammers

1841–1922 (age 81)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Thorvald Lammers was a gifted composer whose choral works strengthened Norway's musical heritage.

Christian Krohg

1852–1925 (age 73)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Christopher Bruun

1839–1920 (age 81)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Christopher Bruun nurtured Norwegian civic discourse through careful editorial leadership.

Jørgen Løvland

1848–1922 (age 74)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Otto Blehr

1847–1927 (age 80)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Otto Blehr upheld liberal governance and championed peaceful international cooperation.

Georg Ossian Sars

1837–1927 (age 90)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Bernhard Steckmest

1846–1926 (age 80)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Bernhard Steckmest enriched Oslo with enduring architectural works.

Hagbard Berner

1839–1920 (age 81)

Vår Frelsers gravlund