Deaths in the 1930s

Alfred Bramsen

1851–1932 (age 81)

Vestre Cemetery

Sven Henriksen

1890–1935 (age 45)

Vestre Cemetery

Sven Henriksen is honored for his vibrant artistry and the memorable visual stories he shared with the public.

Peter Olsen-Ventegodt

1863–1937 (age 74)

Vestre Cemetery

Eugen Petersen

1840–1930 (age 90)

Vestre Cemetery

Eugen Petersen served Copenhagen with steady integrity, leaving a legacy of calm leadership admired by his peers.

Vera Fjelstrup

1889–1932 (age 43)

Vestre Cemetery

Alfred Olsen

1854–1932 (age 78)

Vestre Cemetery

Alfred Olsen’s lyrical paintings continue to speak of the beauty he found in everyday life.

Ellen Reumert

1866–1934 (age 68)

Vestre Cemetery

Helene Rump

1868–1936 (age 68)

Vestre Cemetery

Helene Rump inspired generations with a calm resolve and enduring faith in education.

Ingrid Ulbricht

1870–1937 (age 67)

Vestre Cemetery

Karen Blicher

1865–1937 (age 72)

Vestre Cemetery

Karen Blicher brought fairness and encouragement to every school she guided.

Aaron Nimzovich

1886–1935 (age 49)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Karl Meyer

1862–1935 (age 73)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Karl Meyer’s thoughtful investigations and mentorship enriched the scientific community.

Lauritz Vilhelm Birck

1871–1933 (age 62)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Christopher Boeck

1850–1932 (age 82)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Christopher Boeck helped forge early Danish cinema with thoughtful, character-driven storytelling.

Eduard Geismar

1871–1939 (age 68)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Vilhelm Petersen

1852–1939 (age 87)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Vilhelm Petersen brought sincerity and strength to the Danish stage, mentoring others along the way.

Emil Wiinblad

1854–1935 (age 81)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Alexander Blom

1860–1934 (age 74)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Alexander Blom’s vivid illustrations brought stories to life and inspired future readers and artists.

Christian Juel

1855–1935 (age 80)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Christian Dalgas

1862–1939 (age 77)

Hovborg

Christian Dalgas cherished the forests he tended, leaving a living legacy for future generations.

Peder Pedersen Pinstrup

1861–1934 (age 73)

Vokslev Parish

Ove Valdemar Ammundsen

1875–1936 (age 61)

Old Haderslev Church

Ove Valdemar Ammundsen guided students with thoughtful scholarship and a generous heart.

Hans Dahlerup Berthelsen

1881–1939 (age 58)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Johan Henrik Nebelong

1847–1931 (age 84)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Composer Johan Henrik Nebelong created lyrical works that enriched Danish musical life with romantic sensibility.

Jesper Tvede

1879–1934 (age 55)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Ludvig Sylow

1861–1933 (age 72)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Referee Ludvig Sylow upheld fair play during early Danish football's formative years.

Marie Hjelmer

1869–1937 (age 68)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Matilde Bajer

1840–1934 (age 94)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Matilde Bajer was a pioneering advocate for women's rights whose work advanced equality in Denmark.

Astrid Holm

1876–1937 (age 61)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Jakob Kristian Lindberg

1873–1932 (age 59)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Economist Jakob Kristian Lindberg combined scholarly rigor with civic-minded reflection in his work on public finance.

Carl Albert Hansen Fahlberg

1870–1939 (age 69)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Carl Albert Hansen Fahlberg was a Danish writer who contributed significantly to his nation's literary heritage.

Hans Christian Viggo-Hansen

1859–1930 (age 71)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Metalsmith Hans Christian Viggo-Hansen blended precision with aesthetic sensibility in his enduring craftsmanship.

Valdemar Irminger

1850–1938 (age 88)

Søndermark Cemetery

Valdemar Irminger was a renowned Danish painter whose artistic legacy continues to influence the nation's cultural herit...

Karl A. Jørgensen

1858–1933 (age 75)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Carver Karl A. Jørgensen honored Danish craft traditions through meticulous and expressive workmanship.

Frederik Carl Christian Hansen

1870–1934 (age 64)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Frederik Carl Christian Hansen was a dedicated Danish physician who served his community with professional expertise and...

Carl Harild

1868–1932 (age 64)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Architect Carl Harild designed spaces noted for their measured proportions and civic grace.

Eyvind Olrik

1866–1934 (age 68)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Eyvind Olrik was a distinguished Danish judge whose career upheld the principles of justice and the rule of law.

Ludvig Birkedal-Barfod

1850–1937 (age 87)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Composer Ludvig Birkedal-Barfod crafted music that combined lyrical warmth with disciplined structure.

Carl Claudius

1855–1931 (age 76)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Carl Claudius was a prominent Danish businessperson whose entrepreneurial achievements contributed to national economic ...

Carl Johan Sonning

1879–1937 (age 58)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Businessperson Carl Johan Sonning guided enterprises with thoughtful leadership and a sense of civic duty.

Frederik Dalgas

1866–1934 (age 68)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Frederik Dalgas was a prominent Danish factory owner whose industrial ventures contributed to national economic progress...

Hans Trojel

1862–1935 (age 73)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Businessperson Hans Trojel championed responsible commerce grounded in integrity and community care.

Johannes Wilhjelm

1868–1938 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Johannes Wilhjelm was an accomplished Danish painter whose artistic works continue to be valued in Danish cultural herit...

Marius Godskesen

1861–1937 (age 76)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Lawyer Marius Godskesen devoted his life to upholding justice and supporting civic institutions in Frederiksberg.

Valdemar Dan

1871–1935 (age 64)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Valdemar Dan was a respected Danish architect whose designs contributed to the development of Denmark's built environmen...

Johanne Bindesbøll

1851–1934 (age 83)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Textile artist Johanne Bindesbøll combined craftsmanship with vibrant design to shape Denmark’s artistic heritage.

Otto Alexis Petersen-Studnitz

1846–1935 (age 89)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Otto Alexis Petersen-Studnitz was a distinguished Danish economist whose scholarly work advanced economic thought and po...

August Enna

1859–1939 (age 80)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Composer August Enna created lyrical and dramatic works that helped define Danish music in his generation.

Helge Rode

1870–1937 (age 67)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Helge Rode was a distinguished Danish writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of Denmark.

Edvard Lehmann

1862–1930 (age 68)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Writer Edvard Lehmann enriched Danish cultural life through thoughtful essays and a passionate engagement with literatur...