Deaths in the 1940s

Elisa Ussing

1885–1949 (age 64)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Elisa Ussing upheld the law with compassion and a steadfast commitment to fairness.

Viggo Thorup

1876–1941 (age 65)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Viggo Thorup was a Danish judge dedicated to justice and the rule of law.

Carl Hammerich

1888–1945 (age 57)

Nordre Cemetery

Carl Hammerich led with courage and devotion in service to Denmark’s navy.

Jakob Jensen

1858–1942 (age 84)

Nordre Cemetery

Jakob Jensen was a Danish politician whose career spanned a crucial era in the nation's development.

H.P. Langkilde

1879–1948 (age 69)

Ordrup Cemetery

H.P. Langkilde illuminated the human experience through thoughtful and heartfelt writing.

Herman Heilbuth

1861–1945 (age 84)

Ordrup Cemetery

Herman Heilbuth was a respected Danish businessperson whose ventures shaped the commercial landscape of his time.

Marius Ib Nyeboe

1867–1946 (age 79)

Ordrup Cemetery

Marius Ib Nyeboe applied engineering skill to enduring projects that served Danish society.

Hermann Lawaetz

1864–1949 (age 85)

Ordrup Cemetery

Hermann Lawaetz was a Danish priest whose pastoral ministry brought spiritual guidance to his congregation.

Ludvig Walbum

1879–1943 (age 64)

Ordrup Cemetery

Ludvig Walbum cared for his community through wise and compassionate pharmacy practice.

Theodor Vilhelm Oldenburg

1866–1946 (age 80)

Ordrup Cemetery

Theodor Vilhelm Oldenburg was a respected Danish physician whose medical practice served his community with distinction.

Christian Petresch-Christensen

1875–1942 (age 67)

Ordrup Cemetery

Christian Petresch-Christensen upheld justice with calm wisdom throughout his legal career.

Kristian Sandfeld

1873–1942 (age 69)

Søllerød Cemetery

Kristian Sandfeld was a distinguished Danish university teacher whose scholarly work advanced academic excellence.

Einar Biilmann

1873–1946 (age 73)

Søllerød Cemetery

Einar Biilmann pursued chemistry with precision, contributing to both science and society.

Carl Ottosen

1864–1942 (age 78)

Søllerød Cemetery

Carl Ottosen was a dedicated Danish physician whose medical practice brought healing and care to his community.

Per Knutzon

1897–1948 (age 51)

Søllerød Cemetery

Per Knutzon created screenplays that expanded the horizons of Danish storytelling.

Julius Folkmann

1864–1948 (age 84)

Søllerød Cemetery

Julius Folkmann was a skilled Danish photographer whose artistic vision documented his era with distinction.

Christine Deichmann

1869–1945 (age 76)

Søllerød Cemetery

A devoted painter whose calm landscapes and domestic scenes left a gentle impression on Danish art.

K. V. Koch

1878–1945 (age 67)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

K. V. Koch was a skilled Danish engineer whose technical innovations contributed to industrial progress.

Johannes Petersen

1872–1947 (age 75)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

An expert bookbinder whose meticulous work guarded Denmark's literary treasures for decades.

Herman Vedel

1875–1948 (age 73)

Tibirke cemetery

Herman Vedel was a talented Danish painter whose artistic contributions enriched Danish cultural life.

Clara Tybjerg

1864–1941 (age 77)

Tibirke cemetery

An educator whose warm guidance and progressive vision shaped countless young lives.

Carl Bauder

1882–1944 (age 62)

Søllerød Cemetery

Carl Bauder was a skilled Danish voice actor whose vocal artistry contributed to Danish entertainment.

Kaj Munk

1898–1944 (age 46)

Vedersø

A screenwriter who stirred thought and conscience through vivid storytelling.

Einar Stecher Christensen

1899–1945 (age 46)

Vestre Cemetery

Ejnar Munksgaard

1890–1948 (age 58)

Viborg Cemetery

A translator whose careful wordsmithing opened Danish readers to new worlds.

Hans Peder Christensen

1869–1945 (age 76)

Vestre Cemetery

Helge Jacobsen

1882–1946 (age 64)

Vestre Katolske Kirkegård

A businessperson noted for steady leadership and respectful collaboration.

Kaj Jensen

1924–1945 (age 21)

Vestre Cemetery

Preben Lytken Madsen

1926–1945 (age 19)

Vestre Cemetery

A young apprentice whose eagerness to learn reflected hope amid difficult times.

Christian Buur

1864–1941 (age 77)

Vestre Cemetery

Morten Nielsen

1922–1944 (age 22)

Almen Kirkegård

A poet whose honest verses captured the hopes and anxieties of his time.

Niels Erik Vangsted

1920–1943 (age 23)

Almen Kirkegård

Hanna Adler

1859–1947 (age 88)

Jewish Northern Cemetery

A head teacher remembered for nurturing both mind and heart in her students.

Bernhard Wosylus

1906–1944 (age 38)

Almen Kirkegård

Otto Jespersen

1860–1943 (age 83)

Helsingør Cemetery

A writer whose thoughtful prose offered comfort and insight to many readers.

Otto Bülow

1904–1944 (age 40)

Helsingør Cemetery

K. F. H. A. Fencker

1878–1943 (age 65)

Hillerød Kirkegård

Fondly remembered in Hillerød for his steady devotion to neighbors and family.

Axel Christensen

1924–1945 (age 21)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Otto Sievert

1894–1940 (age 46)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

A devoted painter whose luminous canvases left an enduring impression on Danish art.

Tage Schack

1892–1945 (age 53)

Sundby Cemetery

Niels Nielsen

1872–1942 (age 70)

Rønne Cemetery

Committed to public service, he championed the voice of Bornholm in the national conversation.

Axel Boeck-Hansen

1871–1941 (age 70)

Søndre Kirkegård

Asta Mollerup

1881–1945 (age 64)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

A graceful ballet dancer whose dedication inspired generations of performers.

Christen Daell

1883–1947 (age 64)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Christen Daell was a Danish wholesaler based in the Taarbæk area.

Emanuel Petersen

1894–1948 (age 54)

Farum Kirkegård

Painter Emanuel Petersen captured the quiet beauty of Denmark with a patient, observant eye.

Matthias Peschcke Køedt

1885–1949 (age 64)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Matthias Peschcke Køedt was a Danish painter active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Niels Muus

1866–1947 (age 81)

Ringsted Cemetery

A dedicated physician, Muus brought healing and compassion to the people of Ringsted.

Peder Sørensen

1863–1946 (age 83)

Farum Kirkegård

Peder Sørensen was a Danish resident of Farum.

Mette Lise von der Recke

1908–1943 (age 35)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Sculptor Mette Lise von der Recke shaped enduring forms that honored both tradition and innovation.

Urban Gad

1879–1947 (age 68)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Urban Gad was a prominent Danish screenwriter who contributed to the development of early cinema.