Deaths in the 1920s

Hans Rosendal

1839–1921 (age 82)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Hans Rosendal was a Danish educator whose commitment to learning and intellectual development profoundly influenced Dani...

Mathias Bidstrup

1852–1929 (age 77)

Rønne Cemetery

Mathias Bidstrup was an architect who balanced innovation with respect for materials and place.

Agner Krarup Erlang

1878–1929 (age 51)

Sundby Cemetery

Agner Krarup Erlang was a pioneering Danish engineer whose revolutionary contributions to telecommunications and queuing...

Julius Schultz

1851–1924 (age 73)

Holmens Kirkegårds chapel

Julius Schultz was a sculptor who shaped expressive figures that enriched public spaces.

Gabriel Koch

1858–1922 (age 64)

Ribe old cemetery

Gabriel Koch was a Danish bishop whose spiritual leadership and ecclesiastical contributions profoundly influenced the D...

Johannes Erhardt Bøggild

1878–1929 (age 51)

Ribe old cemetery

Diplomat Johannes Erhardt Bøggild served with dignity and left a lasting impression through his international efforts.

Oscar Brun

1851–1921 (age 70)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Oscar Brun was a Danish politician whose legislative contributions and public service advanced Denmark's democratic gove...

Aage B. G. von Kauffmann

1852–1922 (age 70)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Architect Aage B. G. von Kauffmann left a lasting impression through his thoughtful and community-minded designs.

Andreas Peschcke Køedt

1845–1929 (age 84)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Andreas Peschcke Køedt was a Danish politician whose legislative work and political leadership contributed significantl...

Waldemar Dreyer

1853–1924 (age 71)

Ringsted Cemetery

Physician Waldemar Dreyer provided compassionate care and steady support to his community.

Gustav Wedell-Wedellsborg

1844–1923 (age 79)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Gustav Wedell-Wedellsborg was a prominent Danish nobleman whose family heritage and personal influence shaped the social...

Poul Glud

1850–1924 (age 74)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Director Poul Glud guided his institutions with steady leadership and respectful dedication.

Peter Hans Wilhardt

1866–1929 (age 63)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Peter Hans Wilhardt was a Danish painter whose artistic vision shaped Danish cultural expression in the late nineteenth ...

Carl Christensen

1857–1921 (age 64)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Dentist Carl Christensen brought skill and calm reassurance to the care of his patients.

Victor Scheel

1869–1923 (age 54)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Victor Scheel was a Danish physician whose medical practice and dedication to patient care exemplified the professional ...

Gravers Graversen

1865–1927 (age 62)

Ringsted Cemetery

Lawyer Gravers Graversen upheld fairness with integrity and steady counsel.

Niels Svendsen

1858–1925 (age 67)

Ringsted Cemetery

Niels Svendsen was a Danish lawyer whose legal acumen and professional integrity served his clients and community with d...

Konrad Jørgensen

1849–1921 (age 72)

Kolding Gamle Kirkegård

Teacher Konrad Jørgensen inspired learners with patience, encouragement, and a belief in their potential.

Edvard Lau

1859–1924 (age 65)

Kolding Gamle Kirkegård

Edvard Lau was a Danish lawyer whose professional practice and legal expertise contributed to the advancement of justice...

Tage Reedtz-Thott

1839–1923 (age 84)

Vejlø

Politician Tage Reedtz-Thott served the public with balance, steady judgment, and a respectful voice.

Vilhelm Østergaard

1852–1928 (age 76)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Vilhelm Østergaard was a Danish writer whose literary contributions enriched Danish cultural expression during the late...

Hans Nikolaj Hansen

1853–1923 (age 70)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Painter Hans Nikolaj Hansen shared his vision through expressive scenes that invited quiet reflection.

Lars Peder Rasmussen

1859–1926 (age 67)

Cemetery of Melby

Lars Peder Rasmussen was a Danish fisher whose maritime labor and dedication to his craft exemplified the traditions of ...

Ole Rasmussen

1850–1929 (age 79)

Cemetery of Melby

Fisher Ole Rasmussen honored the rhythms of the sea with steady work and gratitude for honest labor.

Edouard Suenson

1842–1921 (age 79)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Edouard Suenson was a Danish businessperson whose commercial ventures and entrepreneurial endeavors contributed to the e...

Albert Klöcker

1862–1923 (age 61)

Brønshøj Cemetery

A dedicated botanist, Albert Klöcker inspired students and peers through his lifelong study of plant life.

Patrick Nordström

1870–1929 (age 59)

Rødovre cemetery

Patrick Nordström was a Danish ceramicist whose artistic mastery and creative vision advanced the tradition of Danish c...

Alfred Hage

1843–1922 (age 79)

Allerslev Kirkegård

Alfred Hage offered calm, principled leadership as he served the Danish people with a steady hand.

Otto Kalkar

1837–1926 (age 89)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Otto Kalkar was a Danish priest whose long pastoral ministry and spiritual guidance served his congregation and the chur...

Lars Jacobsen

1851–1927 (age 76)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Lars Jacobsen nurtured generations of students with patience and a commitment to educating the whole person.

Ejnar Forchhammer

1868–1928 (age 60)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Ejnar Forchhammer was a Danish opera singer whose vocal artistry and operatic performances enriched the cultural life of...

H.N. Valentiner

1834–1921 (age 87)

Greve Kirkegård

H.N. Valentiner cared for the land with devotion, contributing to his community through steady agricultural stewardship.

Rudolf Bertelsen

1828–1921 (age 93)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Rudolf Bertelsen was a Danish painter who lived from 1828 to 1921.

Johan Ulrik Bredsdorff

1845–1928 (age 83)

Birkerød Kirkegård

Johan Ulrik Bredsdorff (1845-1928) was a Danish figure from Vester Skerninge who was buried at Birkerød Kirkegård.

Joh. Plesner

1857–1922 (age 65)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Joh. Plesner (1857-1922) was a Dane from Vedersø who was laid to rest at Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård.

Albert Schack

1849–1925 (age 76)

Vonsild Kirkegård

Albert Schack penned stories marked by compassion and a careful regard for the human experience.

V.J. Mørk-Hansen

1856–1929 (age 73)

Vonsild Kirkegård

V.J. Mørk-Hansen was a Danish architect who lived from 1856 to 1929.

Peder Christensen Bjerregaard

1869–1926 (age 57)

Silkeborg Eastern Cemetery

Physician Peder Christensen Bjerregaard offered steadiness and compassion to those in need of medical care.

Jens Skytte

1845–1928 (age 83)

Søndre Kirkegård

Jens Skytte was a Danish author who lived from 1845 to 1928.

Cornelia von Levetzow

1836–1921 (age 85)

Lyngby Old Churchyard

Writer Cornelia von Levetzow shared tender narratives that honored the delicate threads of ordinary lives.

Henning Frederik Feilberg

1831–1921 (age 90)

Askov Kirkegård

Henning Frederik Feilberg was a Danish priest who lived from 1831 to 1921.

Heinrich von Nutzhorn

1833–1925 (age 92)

Askov Kirkegård

Composer Heinrich von Nutzhorn enriched the Danish musical landscape with thoughtful, expressive works.

Peter Berendt Feilberg

1835–1925 (age 90)

Søborg Cemetery

Peter Berendt Feilberg was a Danish military officer who lived from 1835 to 1925.

Jenny la Cour

1849–1928 (age 79)

Askov Kirkegård

Teacher Jenny la Cour inspired young minds through steady encouragement and deep belief in education.

Axel Appel

1858–1926 (age 68)

Askov Kirkegård

Axel Appel was a Danish writer who lived from 1858 to 1926.

Hans Frederik Hansen

1854–1921 (age 67)

Askov Kirkegård

Hans Frederik Hansen was a dedicated agronomist whose guidance helped strengthen Danish farming communities.

Frits Uldall

1839–1921 (age 82)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Frits Uldall was a Danish architect who lived from 1839 to 1921.

Jens Peter Jensen Wærum

1855–1926 (age 71)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Jens Peter Jensen Wærum was an architect whose work brought enduring dignity to the built environment.

Herman Stilling

1843–1925 (age 82)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Herman Stilling was a Danish politician who lived from 1843 to 1925.

Søren Nielsen Justesen

1866–1925 (age 59)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Søren Nielsen Justesen was a wholesaler who sustained his community through dependable trade.