Deaths in the 1940s

Alice Emily Drummond-Hay

1851–1940 (age 89)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Alice Emily Drummond-Hay is remembered for her gracious presence and steadfast care for those around her.

Bent von Müllen

1914–1944 (age 30)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Bent von Müllen was a Danish actor whose career was interrupted by World War II.

Poul H. Bentzen

1890–1945 (age 55)

Cementary at Gormsgade

Priest Poul H. Bentzen guided his flock with quiet faith and unwavering kindness.

Waldemar Oxholm

1868–1945 (age 77)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Waldemar Oxholm was a Danish civil servant who served his community throughout his career.

H. Edvard Hass

1866–1946 (age 80)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Teacher H. Edvard Hass dedicated his life to opening minds and nurturing the next generation.

Meta Hansen

1865–1941 (age 76)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Meta Hansen was a Danish civil servant active in public administration.

Hjalmar Vilstrup

1866–1945 (age 79)

New Cemetery of Gilleleje

Hjalmar Vilstrup was a dedicated physician whose steady care comforted many families near Gilleleje.

Hans H. Sthyr

1868–1944 (age 76)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Hans H. Sthyr was a Danish wholesaler based in the Asminderød area.

Christian Kølle

1858–1940 (age 82)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Christian Kølle was a devoted lithographer whose measured craft enriched Danish printmaking.

Axel Olsen

1875–1947 (age 72)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Axel Olsen was a Danish trade unionist committed to workers' rights and the labor movement.

Thomas Madsen-Mygdal

1876–1943 (age 67)

Smorum Churchyard

Thomas Madsen-Mygdal was a committed politician whose steady leadership guided Denmark through uncertain years.

Tekla Griebel-Wandall

1866–1940 (age 74)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Tekla Griebel-Wandall was a Danish composer whose works contributed to the nation's musical heritage.

Bertel Budtz-Müller

1890–1946 (age 56)

Hvidovre Cemetery

Bertel Budtz-Müller was a thoughtful writer whose work offered readers both comfort and reflection.

Christian Andersen

1873–1941 (age 68)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

August Colding

1874–1941 (age 67)

Nyborg Kirkegård

August Colding was an architect who brought harmony and care to the buildings he shaped.

Helmer Wøldike

1913–1944 (age 31)

Asmild Kirkegård

Ingeborg Møller

1867–1945 (age 78)

Sct. Olai Kirkegård

Ingeborg Møller was a cookbook writer who celebrated Danish culinary traditions and the joy of shared meals.

Erich Erichsen

1870–1941 (age 71)

Assistens Cemetery

Frederik Andersen

1877–1944 (age 67)

Sct. Olai Kirkegård

Frederik Andersen was a dependable figure whose compassionate presence strengthened his community.

Valdemar Vedel

1865–1942 (age 77)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Benedict Nordentoft

1873–1942 (age 69)

Vonsild Kirkegård

Benedict Nordentoft was an educator who nurtured thoughtful, principled learning in his students.

Axel Bredsdorff

1883–1947 (age 64)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Aage Bertelsen

1873–1945 (age 72)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Aage Bertelsen was a painter whose sensitive works offered tranquil moments of reflection.

Søren Peter Larsen

1888–1948 (age 60)

Birkerød Kirkegård

Sophus Sørensen

1865–1947 (age 82)

Silkeborg Eastern Cemetery

Sophus Sørensen was an editor whose steady stewardship enriched Danish public dialogue.

Lars Knudsen

1868–1948 (age 80)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Holger Forchhammer

1866–1946 (age 80)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Physician Holger Forchhammer is remembered for his compassionate care and steadfast presence in the Herlufsholm communit...

Berthe Forchhammer

1880–1946 (age 66)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Otto Frederik Bache

1845–1943 (age 98)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Educator Otto Frederik Bache inspired countless students through his dedication to rigorous learning and mentorship at H...

Hans Appel

1856–1947 (age 91)

Dalum Cemetery

Anders W. Andersen

1924–1943 (age 19)

Nordre Kirkegård

Resistance fighter Anders W. Andersen courageously risked everything in the struggle for freedom.

Kaj Hoff

1912–1943 (age 31)

Nordre Kirkegård

Oluf Kroer

1916–1943 (age 27)

Nordre Kirkegård

Bank teller Oluf Kroer is remembered for his integrity and calm counsel during difficult times.

Sven Johannesen

1923–1943 (age 20)

Nordre Kirkegård

Ejnar Martin Kjær

1893–1947 (age 54)

Brønderslev cemetery

Politician Ejnar Martin Kjær dedicated himself to representing the people of Brønderslev with steady leadership.

S.C. Sørensen

1870–1944 (age 74)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Axel R. Møller

1889–1945 (age 56)

Brønderslev cemetery

Politician Axel R. Møller championed thoughtful governance and civic responsibility.

Poul Riis Lassen

1897–1945 (age 48)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Dan Barfod La Cour

1876–1942 (age 66)

Askov Kirkegård

Physicist Dan Barfod La Cour pursued clarity of thought and shared the wonder of discovery.

Marius Kristensen

1869–1941 (age 72)

Askov Kirkegård

Anders Lervad

1863–1942 (age 79)

Askov Kirkegård

Businessperson Anders Lervad supported community growth through conscientious entrepreneurship.

Ingeborg Appel

1868–1948 (age 80)

Askov Kirkegård

Aage Feilberg

1873–1943 (age 70)

Søborg Cemetery

Textbook writer Aage Feilberg enriched education with clear, accessible works.

P. A. Hjælm

1869–1940 (age 71)

Trinitatis Kirkegård

Laurids Lauridsen

1882–1946 (age 64)

Skive Kirkegård

Composer Laurids Lauridsen left a legacy of melodies that continue to inspire.

Tage Nielsen

1916–1945 (age 29)

Skive Kirkegård

Johanne Buchardt

1903–1948 (age 45)

Skive Kirkegård

Johanne Buchardt was a Danish writer whose thoughtful stories left a lasting impression.

Frederik Nørgaard

1878–1945 (age 67)

Sct. Peders Kirkegård

Henning Grønlund Carlsen

1925–1944 (age 19)

Nordre Kirkegård

Henning Grønlund Carlsen was a young resistance fighter whose courage uplifted those defending Danish freedom.

Aage Bojsen Møller

1857–1948 (age 91)

Sct. Peders Kirkegård