Deaths in the 1930s

Lauritz Øyen

1873–1938 (age 65)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Lauritz Øyen was a dedicated politician whose leadership fostered civic care and inclusivity.

Magnus Tvedten

1869–1938 (age 69)

Tjølling Church

Magnus Tvedten was a Norwegian farmer dedicated to agricultural work and rural stewardship.

Olaf Saxe

1886–1932 (age 46)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Olaf Saxe approached architecture with care, creating designs that balanced purpose with enduring grace.

Martin Olsen Nalum

1854–1935 (age 81)

Tanum Church

Martin Olsen Nalum was a Norwegian politician dedicated to public service and community leadership.

Mons Lie

1864–1931 (age 67)

Lillehammer Church

Mons Lie wrote with empathy, inviting readers to explore the heart of Norwegian life.

Karoline Skar

1850–1935 (age 85)

Lillehammer Church

Karoline Skar was a pioneering Norwegian politician who advanced civic engagement and democratic participation.

Adolf Schirmer

1850–1930 (age 80)

Old Aker Cemetery

Adolf Schirmer designed enduring structures that blended precision with graciousness for the community.

Ole Georg Gjøsteen

1854–1936 (age 82)

Old Aker Cemetery

Ole Georg Gjøsteen was a Norwegian politician who served his country with distinction throughout his career.

Petter Andersen

1869–1939 (age 70)

Gamlebyen gravlund

Petter Andersen quietly upheld civic responsibilities with fairness and care.

Karl Edvin Bauthler

1859–1934 (age 75)

Gamlebyen gravlund

Karl Edvin Bauthler was a Norwegian photographer whose work documented the life and times of his generation.

Antonie Løchen

1850–1933 (age 83)

Domkirkegården

Antonie Løchen championed thoughtful, inclusive governance grounded in integrity.

Joakim Sveder Bang

1868–1931 (age 63)

Domkirkegården

Joakim Sveder Bang was a Norwegian politician committed to advancing the interests of his nation.

Sigrid Johanssen

1862–1931 (age 69)

Domkirkegården

Sigrid Johanssen embodied calm, principled service grounded in empathy.

Johan Nicolay Bruun

1865–1937 (age 72)

Domkirkegården

Johan Nicolay Bruun was a respected Norwegian lawyer who dedicated his career to the practice of law and justice.

Christian Thaulow

1864–1930 (age 66)

Domkirkegården

Christian Thaulow encouraged respectful dialogue and responsible leadership in politics.

Johan Christian Severin Cappelen

1855–1936 (age 81)

Domkirkegården

Johan Christian Severin Cappelen was a distinguished Norwegian physician dedicated to caring for his patients.

Absalon Taranger

1858–1930 (age 72)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Absalon Taranger illuminated Norway’s past with thoughtful scholarship and respect.

Carl Tietz

1863–1934 (age 71)

Tjugum

Carl Tietz was a Norwegian photographer whose artistic vision captured the essence of his era.

Amaldus Nielsen

1838–1932 (age 94)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Amaldus Nielsen immortalized the Norwegian countryside through naturalistic painting.

Bernt Støylen

1858–1937 (age 79)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Bernt Støylen was a Norwegian poet whose literary works contributed to the cultural richness of his nation.

Marie Geelmuyden

1856–1935 (age 79)

Horten kapell og kirkegård

Marie Geelmuyden opened doors for women in science and education.

Astri Aasen

1875–1935 (age 60)

Lademoen kirkegård

Astri Aasen was a pioneering Norwegian photographer whose artistic vision enriched the visual record of her era.

Thorleif Haug

1894–1934 (age 40)

Bragernes Cemetery

Thorleif Haug captured the earliest Olympic glory for Norwegian skiing.

Alf Fasmer Dahl

1874–1933 (age 59)

Ullern cemetery

Alf Fasmer Dahl was a Norwegian composer whose musical works contributed to the cultural heritage of his nation.

Martinus Lørdahl

1873–1933 (age 60)

Bekkelaget graveyard

Martinus Lørdahl championed speed skating and helped build sporting life in Oslo.

Michael Puntervold

1879–1937 (age 58)

Bekkelaget graveyard

Michael Puntervold was a respected Norwegian lawyer dedicated to advancing justice and the rule of law.

Jørgen Wright Cappelen

1857–1934 (age 77)

Nordstrand kirkegård

Jørgen Wright Cappelen combined entrepreneurship with civic-minded philanthropy.

Karen Bjølstad

1839–1931 (age 92)

Nordstrand kirkegård

Karen Bjølstad was a Norwegian graphic artist whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Halvor Kålstad

1877–1937 (age 60)

Tønsberg old churchyard

Halvor Kålstad worked to strengthen Tønsberg's civic services through thoughtful public service.

Monthei Eriksen Haug

1861–1933 (age 72)

Sand kirkegård

Monthei Eriksen Haug was a Norwegian politician active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Fridtjof Nansen

1861–1930 (age 69)

Polhøgda Cemetery

Fridtjof Nansen was a pioneering explorer, scientist, and humanitarian statesman.

Albert Arendrup

1852–1931 (age 79)

Odense

Albert Arendrup was a military officer whose steady leadership inspired those around him.

Johann Philipp Götzsche

1866–1938 (age 72)

Fredericia

Johann Philipp Götzsche was a Danish presbyter and religious leader.

Prince Valdemar of Denmark

1858–1939 (age 81)

Roskilde Cathedral

Prince Valdemar of Denmark was a royal naval officer who combined duty with compassionate leadership.

Valdemar Henriques

1864–1936 (age 72)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Valdemar Henriques was a Danish scientist and researcher.

David Simonsen

1853–1932 (age 79)

Jewish Western Cemetery

David Simonsen was a rabbi whose scholarly leadership enriched Denmark’s Jewish life.

Ivar Berendsen

1865–1939 (age 74)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Ivar Berendsen was a Danish politician and public servant.

Fanny Hannover Cohen

1863–1933 (age 70)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Fanny Hannover Cohen was a philanthropist who uplifted communities through thoughtful generosity.

J. H. Melchior

1873–1938 (age 65)

Jewish Western Cemetery

J. H. Melchior was a Danish wholesaler and merchant.

Carl H. Melchior

1855–1931 (age 76)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Carl H. Melchior was a wholesaler who combined enterprise with a strong ethical compass.

Paul Olaf Bodding

1865–1938 (age 73)

Assistens Cemetery

Paul Olaf Bodding was a Danish missionary and religious worker.

Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu

1852–1932 (age 80)

Holmen Church

Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu was a businessperson whose maritime insight helped connect Denmark to the wider world.

Vilhelm Petersen

1851–1931 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Vilhelm Petersen was a Danish architect and designer.

Alfred Simonsen

1906–1935 (age 29)

Assistens Cemetery

Alfred Simonsen was a painter whose expressive works and artistic devotion left a lasting impression despite his brief l...

Hans Emil Valdemar Bruun

1898–1933 (age 35)

Gentofte Municipality

Hans Emil Valdemar Bruun was a resident of Gentofte Municipality.

Frederik Hendriksen

1847–1938 (age 91)

Assistens Cemetery

Frederik Hendriksen was a xylographer celebrated for bringing narrative depth and precision to the art of woodcut engrav...

Johannes Steenstrup

1844–1935 (age 91)

Assistens Cemetery

Johannes Steenstrup was a Danish professor and academic scholar.

Haldor Topsøe

1842–1935 (age 93)

Assistens Cemetery

Haldor Topsøe was a chemist whose rigorous research and mentorship helped guide Danish science through a pivotal era.

Marius Tscherning

1854–1939 (age 85)

Assistens Cemetery

Marius Tscherning was a Danish professor and academic leader.

Richard Severin Gram

1857–1936 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Richard Severin Gram was a judge who upheld fairness and compassion throughout his service to the Danish legal system.