Deaths in the 1950s

F.C.S. Bangsbøll

1894–1954 (age 60)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Ingeborg Hammer-Jensen

1880–1955 (age 75)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Historian of science who celebrated the evolving human story of knowledge.

Aage Staubo

1886–1952 (age 66)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Robert Hansen

1883–1957 (age 74)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Writer whose work thoughtfully mirrored Danish life and society.

Alfred Hansen

1877–1954 (age 77)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Ejnar Nathansen

1886–1951 (age 65)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Steadfast community figure known for quiet service and kindness.

Walther Andreasen

1906–1955 (age 49)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Andrea Jørgensen

1886–1953 (age 67)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Trade unionist dedicated to fairness and solidarity for workers.

Mette Westergaard

1866–1951 (age 85)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Signe Bjørner

1877–1958 (age 81)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Signe Bjørner quietly guided editorial work with steady care and a respect for every voice she helped shape.

Sophy A. Christensen

1867–1955 (age 88)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Dan Folke

1906–1954 (age 48)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Dan Folke shaped Danish screenwriting into an art of nuance and emotional honesty.

Egisto Tango

1873–1951 (age 78)

Garnison Cemetery

Ove Balthasar Bøggild

1872–1956 (age 84)

Garnison Cemetery

Ove Balthasar Bøggild devoted himself to teaching students with gentle rigor and a belief that scholarship should serve...

Kræsten Iversen

1886–1955 (age 69)

Garnison Cemetery

Thorvald Madsen

1870–1957 (age 87)

Garnison Cemetery

Thorvald Madsen combined scientific rigor with deep compassion, advancing understanding while keeping people at the cent...

Hellwig F. Rimmen

1883–1959 (age 76)

Garnison Cemetery

Charlotte Frimodt

1862–1950 (age 88)

Assistens Cemetery

Charlotte Frimodt painted with a keen eye for nuance, inviting others to appreciate the tender poetry of everyday scenes...

Зинаида Георгиевна Менгден

1878–1950 (age 72)

Assistens Cemetery

Rued Langgaard

1893–1952 (age 59)

Holmen Cemetery

Rued Langgaard composed with fearless imagination, inviting listeners into luminous soundscapes beyond his time.

Hakon Børresen

1876–1954 (age 78)

Holmen Cemetery

Paulus Bache

1882–1956 (age 74)

Holmen Cemetery

Paulus Bache filled concert halls with a noble cello voice and mentored younger cellists with enduring generosity.

Svenning Rytter

1875–1957 (age 82)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Edith Rode

1879–1956 (age 77)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Edith Rode wrote screenplays that lent dignity to everyday lives and provoked thoughtful reflection.

Johannes Oskar Andersen

1866–1959 (age 93)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Marius Nielsen

1875–1958 (age 83)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Marius Nielsen was a professor whose quiet guidance helped students grow into thoughtful scholars.

Percy Hansen

1890–1951 (age 61)

Garnison Cemetery

Johannes Bjerg

1886–1955 (age 69)

Garnison Cemetery

Johannes Bjerg sculpted with reverent attention, giving form to works that balanced monumentality with tender humanity.

Alfred Bindslev

1896–1954 (age 58)

Garnison Cemetery

Henrik Bornemann

1865–1951 (age 86)

Garnison Cemetery

Henrik Bornemann was a respected xylographer whose engravings enriched Danish publications and inspired younger artisans...

Holten Castenschiold

1865–1950 (age 85)

Garnison Cemetery

Fredrik Nygaard

1897–1958 (age 61)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Fredrik Nygaard was a screenwriter noted for creating heartfelt narratives that reflected the everyday lives of Danes.

Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang

1896–1959 (age 63)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Aksel Møller

1906–1958 (age 52)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Aksel Møller served as a politician known for his pragmatic leadership and commitment to social welfare.

Einar Madvig

1882–1952 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Vilhelm Marstrand

1884–1955 (age 71)

Vestre Cemetery

Vilhelm Marstrand was an architect whose graceful, enduring designs contributed to the character of Danish cities.

Tupsy Clement

1871–1959 (age 88)

Vestre Cemetery

Tupsy Clement was a Danish artist who lived from 1871 to 1959.

Christian Lerche

1868–1957 (age 89)

Vestre Cemetery

Christian Lerche was a civil servant respected for his steady leadership and commitment to public duty.

Johannes Schiørring

1869–1951 (age 82)

Vestre Cemetery

Johannes Schiørring was a Danish violinist who lived from 1869 to 1951.

Valdemar Fabricius Hansen

1866–1953 (age 87)

Vestre Cemetery

Valdemar Fabricius Hansen was a horticulturist who brought beauty and care to Danish gardens and public spaces.

Poul Kanneworff

1896–1958 (age 62)

Vestre Cemetery

Poul Kanneworff was a Danish scenographer who lived from 1896 to 1958.

Arnold Jensen

1886–1959 (age 73)

Vestre Cemetery

Arnold Jensen was an actor celebrated for his nuanced performances and dedication to the theater community.

Gyrithe Hansen

1879–1953 (age 74)

Vestre Cemetery

Gyrithe Hansen was a Danish ballet dancer who lived from 1879 to 1953.

Louis Møller

1872–1952 (age 80)

Vestre Cemetery

Louis Møller was a screenwriter known for creating thoughtful, emotionally resonant narratives.

Julie Ramsing

1871–1954 (age 83)

Vestre Cemetery

Julie Ramsing was a Danish philanthropist who lived from 1871 to 1954.

Johannes Jørgensen

1866–1956 (age 90)

Assistens Kirkegård

Johannes Jørgensen was a writer whose lyrical work encouraged reflection on faith and the natural world.

Hartvig Frisch

1893–1950 (age 57)

Lyngby Assistens Kirkegård

Hartvig Frisch was a Danish writer who lived from 1893 to 1950.

Holger Fink

1879–1959 (age 80)

Aabenraa Cemetery

Holger Fink was a mayor noted for his steady leadership and dedication to serving his community.

Christian Wilhelm Schultz-Lorentzen

1873–1951 (age 78)

Vor Frelsers Kirkegard

Christian Wilhelm Schultz-Lorentzen was a Danish translator who lived from 1873 to 1951.

Knud Secher

1883–1956 (age 73)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

His calm leadership and compassionate practice left a lasting impression on colleagues and patients alike.