Deaths in the 1920s

Olga Ott

1871–1929 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

Olga Ott was a notable writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Ernst Bojesen

1849–1925 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

Ernst Bojesen was a publisher devoted to sharing meaningful literature with the public.

Sophie Keller

1850–1929 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Sophie Keller was a distinguished opera singer of the 19th century.

Margrethe Lendrop

1873–1920 (age 47)

Assistens Cemetery

Margrethe Lendrop was an opera singer beloved for her expressive performances.

Mathilde Malling Hauschultz

1885–1929 (age 44)

Assistens Cemetery

Mathilde Malling Hauschultz was a pioneering lawyer of the early 20th century.

Sophus Andersen

1859–1923 (age 64)

Assistens Cemetery

Composer Sophus Andersen enriched Danish musical life with works that balanced lyricism and disciplined craft.

Oscar Bloch

1847–1926 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Oscar Bloch was a dedicated physician of the 19th century.

Frederik Bøttger

1838–1920 (age 82)

Assistens Cemetery

Architect Frederik Bøttger shaped Copenhagen's built environment with thoughtful designs that combined utility and grac...

Carl Elberling

1834–1925 (age 91)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Elberling was a prominent librarian of the 19th century.

Knud Larsen

1865–1922 (age 57)

Assistens Cemetery

Painter Knud Larsen captured Danish light and atmosphere in canvases that continue to speak for his devotion to nature.

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen

1839–1920 (age 81)

Assistens Cemetery

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was an eminent scientist of the 19th century.

E.F.S. Lund

1858–1928 (age 70)

Annisse

Author E.F.S. Lund offered readers thoughtful accounts of Danish life and a steady hand in guiding literary conversation...

Andreas Clemmensen

1852–1928 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

Johan Krohn

1841–1925 (age 84)

Assistens Cemetery

Poet Johan Krohn delighted readers of all ages with poetry that blended tenderness and civic pride.

Pjotr Myschetzky

1858–1925 (age 67)

Assistens Cemetery

Peter Erasmus Müller

1840–1926 (age 86)

Assistens Cemetery

Agronomist Peter Erasmus Müller championed scientific farming methods that supported Danish agricultural resilience.

Carl Nicolai Starcke

1858–1926 (age 68)

Holmen Cemetery

Johan Ludvig Heiberg

1854–1928 (age 74)

Holmen Cemetery

Historian Johan Ludvig Heiberg illuminated Denmark's past through rigorous study and engaging teaching.

Niels Thorkild Rovsing

1862–1927 (age 65)

Holmen Cemetery

Theodor Philipsen

1840–1920 (age 80)

Holmen Cemetery

Painter Theodor Philipsen brought Danish landscapes and animals to life with luminous brushwork informed by Impressionis...

Otto Bache

1839–1927 (age 88)

Holmen Cemetery

Gunni Busck

1840–1920 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Businessperson Gunni Busck balanced commercial success with civic-minded philanthropy that benefitted Copenhagen.

Alexander Wilde

1855–1929 (age 74)

Assistens Cemetery

Hakon Thorsen

1866–1925 (age 59)

Assistens Cemetery

Teacher Hakon Thorsen devoted himself to nurturing young minds and strengthening the educational community.

Kristen Hans Jørgen Dahl

1830–1921 (age 91)

Assistens Cemetery

Valdemar Keller

1878–1922 (age 44)

Assistens Cemetery

Valdemar Keller was a devoted actor who sustained the performing arts through his steady presence and calm commitment.

Fanny Petersen

1847–1925 (age 78)

Assistens Cemetery

Frederik Dahl

1822–1920 (age 98)

Assistens Cemetery

Frederik Dahl served with measured integrity, striving to represent the public good in every season of civic life.

Louise Augusta Fenger

1843–1928 (age 85)

Assistens Cemetery

Margrethe Thiele

1868–1928 (age 60)

Assistens Cemetery

Margrethe Thiele was a compassionate philologist whose study of language nurtured generations of thoughtful readers.

Hans Peter Johan Lyngbye

1834–1920 (age 86)

Assistens Cemetery

Anton Melbye

1861–1929 (age 68)

Assistens Cemetery

Anton Melbye guided theaters with artistic generosity, keeping the stage vibrant for both performers and audiences.

Carl Emil Fløystrup

1854–1921 (age 67)

Assistens Cemetery

Henrik Emil Melchior

1881–1927 (age 46)

Assistens Cemetery

Henrik Emil Melchior painted life’s moments with gentle strokes, offering pictures that felt both familiar and inspire...

Vilhelm Heiberg

1853–1922 (age 69)

Assistens Cemetery

August Rasmussen

1838–1922 (age 84)

Assistens Cemetery

August Rasmussen championed the theater as a place of thoughtful expression, valuing both craft and courage.

Viggo Westergaard

1849–1926 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Martha Ebstrup

1866–1922 (age 56)

Assistens Cemetery

Martha Ebstrup expressed the depth of feeling through sculpture, conveying resilience with steady artistry.

Jørgen Melchior

1845–1925 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Johannes Erwig

1891–1926 (age 35)

Assistens Cemetery

Johannes Erwig dedicated himself to public service with calm resolve and a belief in inclusive dialogue.

Emil Hjorth

1840–1920 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Axel Sørensen

1851–1920 (age 69)

Assistens Cemetery

Axel Sørensen used prose to illuminate the shared human experience, guiding readers with patient insight.

Johannes Buntzen

1859–1922 (age 63)

Assistens Cemetery

Marie Marx

1862–1927 (age 65)

Assistens Cemetery

Marie Marx illuminated the stage with sincere performances, remembered for both her artistry and warmth.

Richard Hildebrand

1849–1927 (age 78)

Assistens Cemetery

Dorus Theus Poulsen

1850–1925 (age 75)

Espergærde

A devoted nursery gardener in Espergærde whose stewardship enriched local green spaces.

Emma Gad

1852–1921 (age 69)

Holmen Cemetery

Erna Juel-Hansen

1845–1922 (age 77)

Holmen Cemetery

An author and educator whose writing addressed women's experiences and societal change.

Gustav Helsted

1857–1924 (age 67)

Holmen Cemetery

Carl Ryder

1858–1923 (age 65)

Holmen Cemetery

A naval officer whose steady leadership served Denmark’s maritime interests.