Deaths in the 1950s

Marius Egeskov

1887–1954 (age 67)

Assistens Cemetery

Martin Andersen Nexø

1869–1954 (age 85)

Assistens Cemetery

Martin Andersen Nexø was a writer whose stories championed social justice and empathy.

Harald Bohr

1887–1951 (age 64)

Assistens Cemetery

Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

1879–1952 (age 73)

Roskilde Cathedral

Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was an aristocrat whose quiet dedication and grace steadied her realm.

Prince Erik, Count of Rosenborg

1890–1950 (age 60)

Roskilde Cathedral

Mikhail Rimsky-Korsakov

1872–1950 (age 78)

Amager

Mikhail Rimsky-Korsakov was military personnel whose disciplined service inspired comrades and countrymen alike.

Gunner Engberg

1882–1951 (age 69)

Strynø

Rasmus Berg

1865–1954 (age 89)

Skibinge

Rasmus Berg was a teacher whose patient guidance nurtured generations of students.

Niels Frederiksen

1874–1951 (age 77)

Kirke Hyllinge

Peter Grau

1866–1953 (age 87)

Nordborg

Peter Grau was a steady Nordborg politician who balanced progress with rural concerns.

Christian Frederik Beck

1876–1954 (age 78)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Ingerslev Baastrup

1885–1950 (age 65)

Assistens Cemetery

Christian Baastrup was a devoted physician whose calm manner reassured patients and peers.

Dagmar Hansen

1871–1959 (age 88)

Assistens Cemetery

William Borberg

1885–1958 (age 73)

Assistens Cemetery

William Borberg forged respectful relationships abroad that kept Denmark civilly engaged with the world.

Gabriel Tryde

1860–1951 (age 91)

Assistens Cemetery

Bodil Slomann

1884–1954 (age 70)

Assistens Cemetery

Bodil Slomann celebrated the quiet poetry of city life in her paintings.

Frantz Pio

1870–1950 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Frantz Pio was a Danish economist who lived from 1870 to 1950.

Poul Bredo Grandjean

1880–1957 (age 77)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Poul Bredo Grandjean illuminated Danish history and encouraged those who followed in his studies.

Thorvald Claudi Westh

1868–1955 (age 87)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Thorvald Claudi Westh was a Danish farmer who lived from 1868 to 1955.

Emanuel Gregers

1881–1957 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

Emanuel Gregers wrote screenplays that made Danish film feel familiar and true to life.

Søren Hallar

1887–1950 (age 63)

Assistens Cemetery

Søren Hallar was a Danish poet who lived from 1887 to 1950.

Steen Hasselbalch

1881–1952 (age 71)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Steen Hasselbalch expanded Danish publishing to bring literature and scholarship to many readers.

Eva Drachmann

1874–1954 (age 80)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Eva Drachmann was a Danish writer who lived from 1874 to 1954.

Elna Bendixsen

1887–1959 (age 72)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Elna Bendixsen rendered everyday scenes with luminous sensitivity.

Sigurd Wantzin

1881–1957 (age 76)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Sigurd Wantzin was a Danish screenwriter who lived from 1881 to 1957.

Harald Blegvad

1886–1951 (age 65)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Harald Blegvad advanced zoological knowledge through observation and teaching.

Roger Scavenius

1880–1959 (age 79)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Roger Scavenius was a Danish painter who lived from 1880 to 1959.

Jørgen Bentzon

1897–1951 (age 54)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Jørgen Bentzon composed music that fused lyricism with clarity for Copenhagen audiences.

Leck Fischer

1904–1956 (age 52)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Leck Fischer was a Danish screenwriter who lived from 1904 to 1956.

Peder Gram

1881–1956 (age 75)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Composer Peder Gram is remembered for his lyrical contributions to Danish choral and instrumental music.

Johannes Glob

1882–1955 (age 73)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Johannes Glob was a Danish painter who lived from 1882 to 1955.

Søren Absalon Larsen

1871–1957 (age 86)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Engineer Søren Absalon Larsen is celebrated for his precise work in advancing electrical measurement and instrumentatio...

Betty Helsengreen

1914–1956 (age 42)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Betty Helsengreen was a Danish actor who lived from 1914 to 1956.

Augusta Blad

1871–1953 (age 82)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Actor Augusta Blad is remembered for her expressive performances that enriched Danish theater.

Hjalmar Davidsen

1879–1958 (age 79)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Hjalmar Davidsen was a Danish film director who lived from 1879 to 1958.

Axel Hans Jessen

1868–1952 (age 84)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Geologist Axel Hans Jessen is honored for his careful study of Denmark's stratigraphy and mineral resources.

Aage Rafn

1890–1953 (age 63)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Christian Reventlow

1867–1954 (age 87)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Politician Christian Reventlow is remembered for his committed public service and steady leadership.

Ernst Goldschmidt

1879–1959 (age 80)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Hans Hansen

1899–1958 (age 59)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Architect Hans Hansen is remembered for designs that combined thoughtful detail with respect for Copenhagen's urban fabr...

Hans Peter Hansen

1872–1953 (age 81)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Magnus Suenson

1875–1955 (age 80)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Ship-owner Magnus Suenson is honored for his leadership in advancing Danish maritime commerce.

Mogens Davidsen

1915–1956 (age 41)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Mouritz Mackeprang

1869–1959 (age 90)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Historian Mouritz Mackeprang is remembered for his thoughtful scholarship that brought Denmark's past to life.

Ole Kirk Christiansen

1891–1958 (age 67)

Billund

Georg Cohn

1887–1956 (age 69)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Jurist Georg Cohn is honored for his fair and compassionate service to the law.

Ludvig Elsass

1870–1959 (age 89)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Knud Schroeder

1877–1955 (age 78)

Christian's Church

Physician Knud Schroeder is remembered for bringing compassionate care to his community.

Aage G. Gram

1879–1957 (age 78)

Vojens

Christian Axel Jensen

1878–1952 (age 74)

Assistens Cemetery

Historian Christian Axel Jensen chronicled Danish history with dedication and scholarly care.