Deaths in the 1930s

Jonna Neiiendam

1872–1938 (age 66)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Jonna Neiiendam was a Danish actor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Vilhelm Bardenfleth

1850–1933 (age 83)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Politician Vilhelm Bardenfleth worked to foster constructive governance and civic responsibility in Denmark.

Hans Peter Hanssen

1862–1936 (age 74)

Aabenraa Cemetery

Hans Peter Hanssen was a Danish politician active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Henrik Cavling

1858–1933 (age 75)

Lyngby Assistens Kirkegård

Journalist Henrik Cavling championed investigative reporting and press freedom throughout his career.

Annegrethe Antonsen

1855–1930 (age 75)

Barrit Church

Annegrethe Antonsen was a Danish actor of the 19th century.

Ingrid Jespersen

1867–1938 (age 71)

Egebæksvang Church

Writer Ingrid Jespersen crafted empathetic stories that honored the depth of everyday experience.

Eva Moltesen

1871–1934 (age 63)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Eva Moltesen was a Danish writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sophus Claussen

1865–1931 (age 66)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Writer Sophus Claussen brought lyrical imagination and emotional depth to Danish letters.

Erik Schmedes

1868–1931 (age 63)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Erik Schmedes was a Danish actor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Heinrich Wenck

1851–1936 (age 85)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Architect Heinrich Wenck blended tradition and innovation in designs that served the public with grace.

Agnes Adler

1865–1935 (age 70)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Agnes Adler was a Danish pianist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

C. M. T. Cold

1863–1934 (age 71)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Politician C. M. T. Cold upheld fairness and dialogue as guiding principles in public service.

Ove Rode

1867–1933 (age 66)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Ove Rode was a Danish politician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Hakon Schmedes

1877–1938 (age 61)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Hakon Schmedes was a composer whose lyrical works bridged tradition and modernity.

Hans Henrik Schou

1858–1932 (age 74)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Hans Henrik Schou was a Danish photographer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Niels Christian Christensen

1867–1939 (age 72)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Niels Christian Christensen was an architect known for his harmonious and enduring public buildings.

Otto Ohmann

1864–1930 (age 66)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Otto Ohmann was a Danish waiter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Martin Borch

1852–1937 (age 85)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Martin Borch was an architect celebrated for combining tradition and purpose in public architecture.

C. F. Lillelund

1874–1935 (age 61)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

C. F. Lillelund was a Danish engineer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Georg Jensen

1866–1935 (age 69)

Hellerup Cemetery

Georg Jensen was a goldsmith whose elegant designs brought Danish silverwork international acclaim.

Lau Lauritzen Sr.

1878–1938 (age 60)

Hellerup Cemetery

Lau Lauritzen Sr. was a Danish screenwriter who played an important role in shaping early Danish cinema.

Jacob Peter Bang

1865–1936 (age 71)

Hellerup Cemetery

Jacob Peter Bang was a theologian whose thoughtful ministry combined pastoral warmth with intellectual depth.

Robert Svendsen

1884–1938 (age 54)

Hellerup Cemetery

Robert Svendsen was a Danish aircraft pilot who helped pioneer aviation in Denmark.

Anker Kyster

1864–1939 (age 75)

Hellerup Cemetery

Anker Kyster was a teacher remembered for his patience and belief in the power of education.

Benny Dessau

1868–1937 (age 69)

Hellerup Cemetery

Benny Dessau was a Danish businessperson whose entrepreneurial efforts contributed to Denmark's economic growth.

Kristoffer Varming

1865–1936 (age 71)

Hellerup Cemetery

Kristoffer Varming was an architect noted for his measured, people-centered designs.

Ditlev Lauritzen

1859–1935 (age 76)

Hellerup Cemetery

Ditlev Lauritzen was a Danish businessperson whose commercial leadership contributed to Denmark's economic development.

Frederik Schnedler-Petersen

1867–1938 (age 71)

Hellerup Cemetery

Frederik Schnedler-Petersen was a conductor who guided musicians with sensitivity and reverence for the repertoire.

Laurids Bruun

1864–1935 (age 71)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Laurids Bruun was a Danish author whose literary contributions enriched Danish cultural heritage.

Kristoffer Nyrop

1858–1931 (age 73)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Kristoffer Nyrop was a university teacher celebrated for his linguistic insight and devotion to students.

Bernhard Lauritz Frederik Bang

1848–1932 (age 84)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Bernhard Lauritz Frederik Bang was a Danish veterinarian whose expertise advanced veterinary science in Denmark.

Rasmus Andersen

1861–1930 (age 69)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Rasmus Andersen was a sculptor whose works combined strength and heartfelt observation.

Peter Emanuel Hansen

1846–1930 (age 84)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Peter Emanuel Hansen was a Danish writer whose literary works contributed to Denmark's cultural heritage.

Laurs Rasmus Laursen

1864–1936 (age 72)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Historian Laurs Rasmus Laursen enlightened Denmark with careful scholarship and a steady commitment to preserving the na...

Knud Dorph-Petersen

1872–1937 (age 65)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Knud Dorph-Petersen was a Danish veterinarian whose work advanced veterinary science and agricultural improvement.

Nicolaj Hansen

1855–1932 (age 77)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Composer Nicolaj Hansen crafted melodies of warmth and clarity that celebrated Danish musical heritage.

Carl Ussing

1857–1934 (age 77)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Carl Ussing was a Danish judge whose legal expertise and judicial wisdom contributed to Denmark's legal system.

Frederik Riise

1863–1933 (age 70)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Photographer Frederik Riise recorded Copenhagen’s evolving story with a dignified eye for detail.

Fritz Johannsen

1855–1934 (age 79)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Fritz Johannsen was a Danish photographer whose artistic work documented and enriched Danish visual culture.

K. Riis-Hansen

1876–1937 (age 61)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Political economist K. Riis-Hansen championed clear intellect and measured reforms for Denmark’s fiscal life.

Martin Nørresø

1860–1933 (age 73)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Martin Nørresø was a Danish military officer remembered for his dedicated service.

Osvald Rosendahl Langballe

1859–1930 (age 71)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Architect Osvald Rosendahl Langballe blended elegance and utility, guiding Denmark’s urban growth with care.

Oluf Bang

1881–1937 (age 56)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Oluf Bang was a Danish veterinarian dedicated to animal health and welfare.

Simon Koch

1871–1935 (age 64)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Author Simon Koch offered compassionate tales that celebrated quiet courage and thoughtful reflection.

Betty Kirkeby

1882–1935 (age 53)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Betty Kirkeby was a Danish actor known for her performances in theater and film.

Elisabeth Tornøe

1847–1933 (age 86)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Painter Elisabeth Tornøe rendered life with luminous strokes that honored both landscape and human spirit.

Louise Bonfils

1856–1933 (age 77)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Louise Bonfils was a Danish painter whose artistic work enriched the cultural landscape.

Michael Cosmus Bornemann Nielsen

1847–1930 (age 83)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Priest Michael Cosmus Bornemann Nielsen comforted many with steady faith and compassionate leadership.

Niels Petersen

1858–1933 (age 75)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Niels Petersen was a Danish lawyer known for his professional integrity and legal expertise.

Viggo Dahl

1860–1939 (age 79)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Architect Viggo Dahl shaped civic spaces with a balanced blend of dignity and warmth.