Deaths in the 1940s

Halvdan Johan Hansen

1906–1940 (age 34)

Nordre gravlund

Gunnar Eilifsen

1897–1943 (age 46)

Bekkelaget graveyard

Gunnar Eilifsen faithfully served as a police officer in a turbulent era and is remembered for upholding the rule of law...

Jens Elias Berntsen

1867–1945 (age 78)

Bekkelaget graveyard

Johan Olaf Bredal

1862–1948 (age 86)

Ullern cemetery

Johan Olaf Bredal dedicated his life to advancing Norwegian law and public service.

Frits Kiær

1861–1941 (age 80)

Ullern cemetery

Eivind Gleditsch

1885–1943 (age 58)

Ullern cemetery

Eivind Gleditsch left a lasting imprint on Norwegian architecture through thoughtful design.

Tobias Severin Olsen

1878–1942 (age 64)

Farsund kirkegård

Anders Beer Wilse

1865–1949 (age 84)

Kragerø kirkegård

Anders Beer Wilse preserved the look and feel of Norway through his compassionate photography.

Karl Rasmussen

1916–1944 (age 28)

Tromsø gravlund

Leonard Aspås

1909–1948 (age 39)

Tromsø gravlund

Leonard Aspås is remembered by his Tromsø community for his steady presence during changing times.

Gunnar Theodor Sjøwall

1896–1945 (age 49)

Haslum kirkegård

Gunnar Theodor Sjøwall was a Norwegian photographer whose work documented early 20th century Scandinavian life and cult...

Haakon Adelsten Sommerfeldt

1874–1945 (age 71)

Haslum kirkegård

Haakon Adelsten Sommerfeldt provided calm legal counsel grounded in fairness.

Einar Halleland

1860–1944 (age 84)

Christine Elisabeths gravlund

Einar Halleland was a Norwegian architect who contributed significantly to the nation's architectural heritage.

Sigrid Undset

1882–1949 (age 67)

Mesnali Churchyard

Sigrid Undset brought Norwegian stories to life through her writing and screen work.

Aage Friis

1870–1949 (age 79)

Frederiksberg

Aage Friis was a historian whose careful scholarship helped preserve Denmark’s stories for future generations.

John Wied

1855–1944 (age 89)

Aarhus

John Wied was a Danish factory owner and industrialist.

Jakob Emanuel Lange

1864–1941 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Jakob Emanuel Lange was a respected politician whose integrity and steady leadership served Denmark with distinction unt...

Børge Christian Larsen

1911–1944 (age 33)

Assistens Cemetery

Børge Christian Larsen was a Danish painter and varnisher.

Christian X of Denmark

1870–1947 (age 77)

Roskilde Cathedral

King Christian X led Denmark through turbulent years with courage and steadfastness, leaving an enduring legacy when he ...

Princess Thyra of Denmark

1880–1945 (age 65)

Roskilde Cathedral

Princess Thyra of Denmark was a member of the Danish royal family.

Prince Gustav of Denmark

1887–1944 (age 57)

Roskilde Cathedral

Prince Gustav of Denmark fulfilled his royal duties with quiet dignity and devotion until his death in 1944.

Holger-Madsen

1878–1943 (age 65)

Assistens Cemetery

Holger-Madsen was a Danish screenwriter and pioneer of early cinema.

Karen Jønsson

1909–1942 (age 33)

Assistens Cemetery

Karen Jønsson was a talented actor whose expressive work touched audiences before her untimely passing in 1942.

Ole Olsen

1863–1943 (age 80)

Asnæs Parish

Ole Olsen was a Danish film director who pioneered early cinema.

Michael Westergård Jensen

1916–1944 (age 28)

Hadsund

Michael Westergård Jensen was a respected merchant known for his integrity and steady service to his community until he...

Johanne Stockmarr

1869–1944 (age 75)

Assistens Cemetery

Johanne Stockmarr was a Danish pianist of considerable talent and cultural significance.

Martin Vahl

1869–1946 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Martin Vahl was a devoted professor who nurtured minds and contributed to academic life until his passing in 1946.

John Christensen

1896–1940 (age 44)

Assistens Cemetery

John Christensen was a Danish barber who served his community.

Mogens Clemmensen

1885–1943 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

Mogens Clemmensen was an architect whose thoughtful designs helped shape Denmark’s architectural landscape until he di...

Victor Madsen

1865–1947 (age 82)

Assistens Cemetery

Victor Madsen was a Danish geologist who advanced scientific understanding of Denmark's natural history.

Valdemar Møller

1885–1947 (age 62)

Assistens Cemetery

Valdemar Møller was a cherished actor who enriched Danish theater until his death in 1947.

Petrine Sonne

1870–1946 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

Petrine Sonne was a Danish actor who enriched her nation's theatrical traditions.

Axel Møller

1862–1943 (age 81)

Assistens Cemetery

Axel Møller was an architect noted for his thoughtful contributions to the built environment until his death in 1943.

Christian Schmiegelow

1859–1949 (age 90)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Schmiegelow was a Danish ship-owner of considerable commercial importance.

Karen Sandberg

1890–1941 (age 51)

Assistens Cemetery

Karen Sandberg was a celebrated actor remembered for her compelling performances until her death in 1941.

Musse Scheel

1868–1944 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

Musse Scheel was a Danish actor who contributed to his nation's theatrical heritage.

Hermann Spiro

1866–1945 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Hermann Spiro embodied a steady civic presence whose quiet dedication remains cherished by those who remember him.

Agnes Melchior

1883–1945 (age 62)

Assistens Cemetery

Agnes Melchior was a Danish teacher dedicated to educating her students.

Caja Rude

1884–1949 (age 65)

Assistens Cemetery

Caja Rude was a courageous journalist whose compassionate voice helped ordinary lives gain visibility.

Thorkild Jensen

1888–1947 (age 59)

Assistens Cemetery

Thorkild Jensen was a Danish individual whose life was part of his nation's history.

Ernst Christian Moldenhawer

1859–1940 (age 81)

Assistens Cemetery

Ernst Christian Moldenhawer was a devoted forest steward whose patient care left a lasting imprint on the land he served...

Carl Behrens

1867–1946 (age 79)

Holmen Church

Carl Behrens was a Danish writer who contributed to his nation's literary heritage.

Kay Helge Svendsen

1918–1945 (age 27)

Assistens Cemetery

Kay Helge Svendsen was a real-estate agent whose fairness provided comfort to families seeking secure places to live.

Sophus Marstrand

1860–1946 (age 86)

Assistens Cemetery

Sophus Marstrand was a prominent Danish architect whose career extended from the 1880s through the early 1900s.

Timofey Yaschik

1878–1946 (age 68)

Assistens Cemetery

Timofey Yaschik was a bodyguard whose quiet courage provided steady protection through uncertain times.

Per Sørensen

1913–1945 (age 32)

Løkken

Per Sørensen was a Danish individual who died in Berlin in 1945 during the final months of World War II.

Louis Levy

1875–1940 (age 65)

Rørvig Parish

Louis Levy was a screenwriter whose imaginative narratives helped shape the golden age of Danish cinema.

Otto Bernskov

1907–1945 (age 38)

Hellerup

Otto Bernskov was a Danish police officer whose career was cut short during World War II.

Max Friediger

1884–1947 (age 63)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Rabbi Max Friediger was a compassionate spiritual leader whose thoughtful guidance strengthened community bonds.

Ada Adler

1878–1946 (age 68)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Ada Adler was a Danish librarian whose career contributed to the cultural and intellectual life of her community.