Deaths in the 1950s

Signe Torborg Schmidt-Nielsen

1878–1959 (age 81)

Domkirkegården

Physicist Signe Torborg Schmidt-Nielsen pursued scholarship that uplifted scientific understanding and inspired future g...

Olav Meisdalshagen

1903–1959 (age 56)

Skrautvål church

Olav Meisdalshagen was a Norwegian lawyer whose career advanced the practice of law in his country.

Haakon Wallem

1870–1951 (age 81)

Åsane Church

Ship-owner Haakon Wallem balanced maritime enterprise with a strong sense of responsibility to his crews and communities...

Gunnar Utsond

1864–1950 (age 86)

Kviteseid Old Church

Gunnar Utsond was a Norwegian dentist whose career spanned nearly nine decades of professional service.

Ola Torstensen Lyngstad

1894–1952 (age 58)

Volbu Church

Ola Torstensen Lyngstad served with steadfast dedication to rural constituents and democratic values.

Johan Mathiassen

1875–1950 (age 75)

Sandar Church

Johan Mathiassen was a Norwegian politician dedicated to serving his nation and constituents.

Halfdan Cleve

1879–1951 (age 72)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Halfdan Cleve composed and performed with a heartfelt devotion to Norwegian musical expression.

Just Bing

1866–1954 (age 88)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Just Bing was a Norwegian archivist whose dedication to historical preservation enriched his nation's cultural heritage.

Harald Schwenzen

1895–1954 (age 59)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Harald Schwenzen brought clarity and humanity to Norwegian cinema through his screenwriting.

Einar Edwin

1893–1953 (age 60)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Einar Edwin was a Lutheran pastor whose spiritual leadership served his congregation with devotion.

Dagfinn Morseth

1898–1958 (age 60)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Dagfinn Morseth crafted architectural works that balanced functionality with respect for tradition.

Hjalmar Dyrendahl

1894–1950 (age 56)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Hjalmar Dyrendahl was a Norwegian politician whose career advanced the political and social development of his nation.

Carl Øien

1876–1954 (age 78)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Carl Øien guided his political work with honesty and a steadfast sense of civic duty.

Johanne Feilberg

1864–1951 (age 87)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Holger N. Bratlie

1897–1958 (age 61)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Holger N. Bratlie shaped architecture with a thoughtful, balanced sense of design.

Christian Due Astrup

1896–1956 (age 60)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Christian Blom

1877–1958 (age 81)

Lie kirkegård

Christian Blom upheld the rule of law with measured counsel and quiet distinction.

Anna Holck

1877–1957 (age 80)

Hamar cemetery

Herman G. Gade

1870–1953 (age 83)

Møllendal cemetery

Herman G. Gade offered compassionate medical care grounded in professional expertise.

Inga Høst

1868–1956 (age 88)

Møllendal cemetery

Helge E. Blix

1877–1951 (age 74)

Kristiansand kirkegård

Helge E. Blix designed architecture that married functionality with elegant restraint.

Charles Gobinot

1891–1954 (age 63)

Møllendal cemetery

Torkell Vinje

1879–1955 (age 76)

Falnes Church

Torkell Vinje guided his political service with fairness and a commitment to community life.

Jacob Aaland

1865–1950 (age 85)

Fredly gravplass

Johan O. Bryn

1878–1952 (age 74)

Ullern cemetery

Johan O. Bryn was a devoted politician whose leadership strengthened Ullern's civic life.

Asbjørn Halvorsen

1898–1955 (age 57)

Ullern cemetery

Rudolf Falck Ræder

1881–1951 (age 70)

Ullern cemetery

Rudolf Falck Ræder was an engineer whose work reflected Norway's early twentieth-century industrious spirit.

Arne Nygård-Nilssen

1899–1958 (age 59)

Ullern cemetery

Magda Blanc

1879–1959 (age 80)

Ullern cemetery

Magda Blanc was a celebrated actor who brought depth to the Norwegian stage.

Ole Mikal Kobbe

1881–1955 (age 74)

Ullern cemetery

Wilhelm Preus Sommerfeldt

1881–1957 (age 76)

Ullern cemetery

Wilhelm Preus Sommerfeldt was a devoted librarian whose efforts nurtured Norway's literary heritage.

Leif Halvorsen

1887–1959 (age 72)

Ullern cemetery

Christian Hilt

1888–1958 (age 70)

Østre Aker kirkegård

Christian Hilt was a politician whose firm convictions guided Østre Aker's civic discussions.

Enok Osnes

1881–1954 (age 73)

Østre Aker kirkegård

Enok Osnes was a Norwegian missionary who served from 1881 to 1954.

Inger Munch

1868–1952 (age 84)

Nordstrand kirkegård

Inger Munch was a photographer whose images captured the warmth of Norwegian life.

Olaf Moe

1886–1958 (age 72)

Nordstrand kirkegård

Olaf Moe was a Norwegian engineer who lived from 1886 to 1958.

Johannes Markus Holmsen

1880–1959 (age 79)

Høybråten kirkegård

Johannes Markus Holmsen was a photographer celebrated for preserving moments of twentieth-century Norway.

Agnes Thorsen

1862–1955 (age 93)

Nordstrand kirkegård

Agnes Thorsen was a Norwegian head teacher who served from 1862 to 1955.

Valborg Tveter

1881–1954 (age 73)

Østre Aker kirkegård

Valborg Tveter is remembered for her quiet stewardship of community ties in Østre Aker.

Aldor Ingebrigtsen

1888–1952 (age 64)

Tromsø gravlund

Aldor Ingebrigtsen was a Norwegian politician who lived from 1888 to 1952.

Erik Vangberg

1874–1956 (age 82)

Tromsø gravlund

Erik Vangberg was a politician who championed representation for Tromsø citizens.

Peter Arnet Amundsen

1872–1958 (age 86)

Tromsø gravlund

Peter Arnet Amundsen was a Norwegian architect who lived from 1872 to 1958.

Carsten Henrik Bruun, Jr.

1868–1951 (age 83)

Tønsberg old churchyard

Carsten Henrik Bruun, Jr. was a businessperson whose ventures supported commerce around Tønsberg.

Nils Hauge

1912–1956 (age 44)

Onsøy Municipality

Nils Hauge was a Norwegian teacher who lived from 1912 to 1956.

Torjus Gard

1871–1951 (age 80)

Udland gravlund

Torjus Gard was a farmer who tended the fields of Udland with steady devotion.

Henrik Kvandahl

1865–1950 (age 85)

Ballangen New Cemetery

Henrik Kvandahl was a Norwegian resident of Ballangen who lived from 1865 to 1950.

Laurits Grønland

1887–1957 (age 70)

Strømsgodset cemetery

Laurits Grønland was a politician guided by integrity and a commitment to civic service.

Paul La Cour

1902–1956 (age 54)

Øresund

Paul La Cour was a Danish individual who lived from 1902 to 1956 in Rislev and was buried at Øresund.

J.C.A. Carlsen-Skiødt

1866–1950 (age 84)

Assistens Cemetery

Johanne Krarup-Hansen

1870–1958 (age 88)

Assistens Cemetery

Johanne Krarup-Hansen was an opera singer whose powerful artistry inspired both audiences and fellow musicians.