Deaths in the 1920s

Constantin Philpsen

1859–1925 (age 66)

Garnison Cemetery

Constantin Philpsen was a Danish cinema owner and cultural entrepreneur.

Augusta Læssøe

1851–1926 (age 75)

Garnison Cemetery

Painter Augusta Læssøe captured light and form with enduring grace.

Johan Frederik Fischer

1868–1922 (age 54)

Garnison Cemetery

Johan Frederik Fischer was a Danish physician dedicated to medical practice.

Kai Glahn

1875–1925 (age 50)

Garnison Cemetery

Official Kai Glahn served with calm dedication and steady integrity.

Søren Henrik Theodor Sørensen

1849–1929 (age 80)

Garnison Cemetery

Søren Henrik Theodor Sørensen was a Danish politician of considerable influence.

Kristian Carøe

1851–1921 (age 70)

Garnison Cemetery

Kristian Carøe offered steadfast medical care to soldiers and civilians alike in late 19th-century Denmark.

Victor Dalhoff-Nielsen

1853–1923 (age 70)

Garnison Cemetery

Victor Dalhoff-Nielsen was a Danish writer of literary distinction.

Carl Skjerne

1854–1927 (age 73)

Garnison Cemetery

Carl Skjerne filled concert halls with luminous clarinet tones, enriching Denmark's musical life.

Mogens Hans Kofoed-Jensen

1888–1926 (age 38)

Garnison Cemetery

Mogens Hans Kofoed-Jensen was a Danish military aviator and aviation pioneer.

Troels Troels-Lund

1840–1921 (age 81)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Troels Troels-Lund's deep scholarly curiosity yielded studies that illuminated the rhythms of everyday life in historica...

Karl Mantzius

1860–1921 (age 61)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Karl Mantzius was a Danish actor of considerable theatrical distinction.

Julius Wulff

1852–1924 (age 72)

Ordrup Cemetery

Teacher Julius Wulff guided countless young minds with patience and a belief in the value of learning.

J.P. Sundbo

1860–1928 (age 68)

Church of Our Saviour

J.P. Sundbo was a respected teacher whose educational work influenced generations of students.

Anders Josephsen

1847–1920 (age 73)

Vorupør old graveyard

Fisher Anders Josephsen was a steadfast presence along Vorupør's shores, sustaining his community with skill and resili...

A. Christian Poulsen

1840–1925 (age 85)

Vrå Church

A. Christian Poulsen was a prominent merchant whose business ventures shaped the commercial landscape of his time.

Zakarias Nielsen

1844–1922 (age 78)

Søllerød Cemetery

Zakarias Nielsen inspired pupils through thoughtful lessons and a calm presence in Søllerød.

Thora Esche

1850–1920 (age 70)

Søllerød Cemetery

Thora Esche was a distinguished leader who served as chairman of the executive board with dedication and skill.

Conrad Møller

1843–1926 (age 83)

Søllerød Cemetery

Conrad Møller built pianos of fine craftsmanship, giving voice to countless musical journeys.

Albert Meyer

1839–1921 (age 82)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Albert Meyer was a dedicated teacher whose educational endeavors enriched the lives of his students.

Martin Clarentius Gertz

1844–1929 (age 85)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Professor Martin Clarentius Gertz shaped young scholars with encouraging mentorship and a keen intellect.

Julius Paludan

1843–1926 (age 83)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Julius Paludan was an esteemed professor whose scholarly work and academic leadership left a lasting intellectual legacy...

Carl Torp

1855–1929 (age 74)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Judge Carl Torp upheld the law with measured judgment and a deep respect for justice.

Ludvig Holm

1858–1928 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Ludvig Holm was an accomplished composer whose musical works contributed significantly to the cultural life of his era.

Fritz Albert Christian Rüdinger

1838–1925 (age 87)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Fritz Albert Christian Rüdinger captured light and color with a painter's eye attuned to the beauty of Danish life.

Eiler Hagerup

1854–1928 (age 74)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Eiler Hagerup was a prominent publisher whose work in literature and knowledge dissemination influenced his era.

Johan Ludvig Nathansen

1870–1922 (age 52)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Johan Ludvig Nathansen was a respected Frederiksberg lawyer whose career was marked by civic engagement and mentorship.

Johannes Neye

1857–1926 (age 69)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Johannes Neye was a prominent factory owner whose industrial ventures contributed to economic growth and development.

Victor Bendix

1851–1926 (age 75)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Victor Bendix was a visionary composer and conductor whose music enriched Denmark's cultural life.

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen

1855–1921 (age 66)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen was an eminent geologist whose scientific work advanced geological knowledge and understanding.

Rasmus Besthorn

1847–1921 (age 74)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Rasmus Besthorn preserved Danish memory with compassionate biographical works.

Harald Giersing

1881–1927 (age 46)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Harald Giersing was an accomplished painter whose artistic works enriched the visual culture of his time.

Niels Lassen

1848–1923 (age 75)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Niels Lassen served as a judicious and steady voice on the bench.

Vilhelm Hane-Schmidt

1852–1921 (age 69)

Brovst

Hans Christian Cornelius Mortensen

1856–1921 (age 65)

Viborg Cemetery

Hans Christian Cornelius Mortensen brought science into the classroom and inspired generations of naturalists.

Emil Glückstadt

1875–1923 (age 48)

Vestre Katolske Kirkegård

Godfred Christensen

1845–1928 (age 83)

Tibirke cemetery

Godfred Christensen painted luminous landscapes that celebrated Denmark's countryside.

Peter Wilken Heiberg

1840–1920 (age 80)

Viborg Cemetery

Alfred Sveistrup Poulsen

1854–1921 (age 67)

Viborg Cemetery

Alfred Sveistrup Poulsen was a devoted docent who nurtured scholarship in Viborg.

Ellen Diedrich

1877–1922 (age 45)

Tibirke cemetery

Julius Brems

1854–1924 (age 70)

Viborg Cemetery

Julius Brems lent his pen to stories that reflected Danish life and conscience.

Erland Tybjerg

1863–1925 (age 62)

Tibirke cemetery

Nicolai Dalhoff

1843–1927 (age 84)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Nicolai Dalhoff was a compassionate priest whose ministry comforted many in Solbjerg.

Emil Elberling

1835–1927 (age 92)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Leopold Helweg

1851–1920 (age 69)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Leopold Helweg advanced scientific understanding through diligent research and teaching.

Niels Jakob Larsen

1845–1928 (age 83)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Ludvig Andersen

1861–1927 (age 66)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Architect Ludvig Andersen exercised a steady hand that shaped both public and private spaces in early twentieth-century ...

Frederik Rønning

1851–1929 (age 78)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Georg Pauli

1838–1928 (age 90)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Xylographer Georg Pauli brought stories to life through finely carved blocks that combined narrative subtlety with techn...

Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne

1890–1927 (age 37)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Hans Dall

1862–1920 (age 58)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Painter Hans Dall rendered everyday scenes with a calm sincerity that reflected his respect for tradition and quiet obse...