Deaths in the 1950s

Daniel Andersen

1885–1959 (age 74)

Rønne Cemetery

Daniel Andersen was a Danish composer who lived from 1885 to 1959.

Siegfred Neuhaus

1879–1955 (age 76)

Sorø Old Cemetery

Siegfred Neuhaus left behind canvases that glow with attentive reverence for nature and humanity.

Carl Fischer

1876–1953 (age 77)

Sundby Cemetery

Carl Fischer was a Danish screenwriter who lived from 1876 to 1953.

Yrsa Lundstrøm

1890–1954 (age 64)

Sundby Cemetery

Yrsa Lundstrøm painted everyday life with a tender, observant eye.

Hans Christian Kofoed

1898–1952 (age 54)

Sundby Cemetery

Hans Christian Kofoed was a Danish writer who lived from 1898 to 1952.

Bodil Hauschildt

1861–1951 (age 90)

Ribe old cemetery

Bodil Hauschildt preserved moments in time with a photographer’s attentive grace.

Søren Mejsen Westergaard

1869–1955 (age 86)

Ribe old cemetery

Søren Mejsen Westergaard was a Danish presbyter who lived from 1869 to 1955.

Gudmund Schütte

1872–1958 (age 86)

Grinderslev

Gudmund Schütte helped steward Denmark’s history with rigorous scholarship and quiet conviction.

Carl Emil Christiansen

1879–1952 (age 73)

Maribo Cemetery

Carl Emil Christiansen was a Danish politician who lived from 1879 to 1952.

Martin Kaalund-Jørgensen

1889–1952 (age 63)

Lyngby Parkkirkegård

Martin Kaalund-Jørgensen is remembered for his quietly expressive landscapes that honored light and stillness.

N.C. Willemoes

1867–1954 (age 87)

Ribe new cemetery

N.C. Willemoes was a Danish editing staff member who lived from 1867 to 1954.

Gudrun Trier

1877–1956 (age 79)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Gudrun Trier is remembered for her poignant canvases that harmonized feeling with elegant form.

Esther Carstensen

1873–1955 (age 82)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Esther Carstensen was a Danish writer who lived from 1873 to 1955.

Hans Myhlenberg

1894–1957 (age 63)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Hans Myhlenberg is remembered for his steady painterly voice and contemplative depictions of everyday scenes.

Carl Frederik Jarl

1872–1951 (age 79)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Carl Frederik Jarl was a Danish engineer who lived from 1872 to 1951.

Tyge Mollerup

1888–1953 (age 65)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Tyge Mollerup is remembered for designs that balanced functional clarity with graceful presence.

Povl Schrøder

1894–1957 (age 63)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Povl Schrøder was a Danish painter who lived from 1894 to 1957.

A.W. Kirkebye

1877–1957 (age 80)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

A.W. Kirkebye is remembered for his dependable stewardship in the wholesale trade and his commitment to community relati...

Agnete Hedemark

1883–1952 (age 69)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Agnete Hedemark was a Danish sculptor who lived from 1883 to 1952.

Søren Kongstrand

1872–1951 (age 79)

Cementary at Gormsgade

Søren Kongstrand is remembered for his sculptures that honored movement and human dignity with calm conviction.

Sophie Pedersen

1885–1950 (age 65)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Sophie Pedersen was a Danish painter who lived from 1885 to 1950.

Ebbe Kornerup

1874–1957 (age 83)

Østre Kirkegård

Ebbe Kornerup is remembered for his thoughtful writings that explored history and human experience with grace.

Martin A. Hansen

1909–1955 (age 46)

Allerslev Kirkegård

Martin A. Hansen was a Danish author who lived from 1909 to 1955.

Christian Heerfordt

1871–1953 (age 82)

Østre Kirkegård

Christian Heerfordt is remembered for his skilled ophthalmology practice and his compassionate care for patients.

Ole Søndergaard

1876–1958 (age 82)

Allerslev Kirkegård

Ole Søndergaard was a Danish painter who lived from 1876 to 1958.

Louis Schmidt

1885–1952 (age 67)

Risskov Kirkegård

Louis Schmidt is remembered for screenwriting that combined emotional insight with narrative strength.

Anders Vigen

1879–1957 (age 78)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Anders Vigen was a Danish journalist who lived from 1879 to 1957.

Henni Forchhammer

1863–1955 (age 92)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Henni Forchhammer is remembered for her principled political advocacy and commitment to civic progress.

Johannes Forchhammer

1869–1955 (age 86)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Johannes Forchhammer was a Danish banker who lived from 1869 to 1955.

Herluf Forchhammer

1875–1958 (age 83)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Engineer Herluf Forchhammer devoted his life to strengthening Denmark's infrastructure and mentoring the next generation...

Frederik Ludvig Bang von Zeuthen

1888–1959 (age 71)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Frederik Ludvig Bang von Zeuthen was a Danish mathematician who lived from 1888 to 1959.

Erik Tuxen

1902–1957 (age 55)

Rødovre cemetery

Composer Erik Tuxen shaped Danish musical life with vibrant scores and steady leadership at the podium.

Holger Mosbech

1886–1953 (age 67)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Holger Mosbech was a Danish theologian who lived from 1886 to 1953.

Adolf Riis-Magnussen

1883–1950 (age 67)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Classical composer Adolf Riis-Magnussen lent lyricism to Denmark's concert halls with unwavering artistry.

Niels Bukh

1880–1950 (age 70)

Ollerup Kirkegård

Niels Bukh was a Danish writer who lived from 1880 to 1950.

Henrik Hauch

1876–1957 (age 81)

Asmild Kirkegård

Politician Henrik Hauch championed responsible governance and the needs of his constituents.

Daniel Rasmussen

1865–1955 (age 90)

Ollerup Kirkegård

Daniel Rasmussen was a Danish architect who practiced during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

J. S. Møller

1865–1950 (age 85)

Sct. Olai Kirkegård

Physician J. S. Møller calmed anxious patients with steady hands and compassionate counsel.

Ingeborg Clausen

1882–1956 (age 74)

Ollerup Kirkegård

Ingeborg Clausen was a Danish painter whose artistic contributions enriched Denmark's cultural heritage.

Max Schaumann

1875–1953 (age 78)

Assistens Cemetery

Politician Max Schaumann spent his career building bridges between citizens and public service.

Kai Olaf Lippmann

1882–1951 (age 69)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Kai Olaf Lippmann was a Danish musical instrument maker whose craftsmanship enriched Denmark's musical heritage.

Mads Nielsen

1879–1958 (age 79)

Søndre Kirkegård

Writer Mads Nielsen illuminated Danish life through attentive prose and unwavering curiosity.

Jesper Peter Johansen Ravn

1866–1951 (age 85)

Vonsild Kirkegård

Jesper Peter Johansen Ravn was a Danish curator whose work preserved and presented Denmark's cultural heritage.

Else Colber

1913–1954 (age 41)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Actor Else Colber brought warmth and wit to the stage, leaving audiences moved.

Ernst Petersen

1883–1953 (age 70)

Søndre Kirkegård

Ernst Petersen was a Danish architect whose designs contributed significantly to Denmark's built environment.

Harald Nielsen

1879–1957 (age 78)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Author Harald Nielsen gave voice to quiet characters and kept the power of storytelling alive.

Emil Benthien

1882–1958 (age 76)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Emil Benthien was a Danish businessperson whose entrepreneurial contributions supported Denmark's economic growth.

John Ammundsen

1872–1959 (age 87)

Silkeborg Eastern Cemetery

Presbyter John Ammundsen guided his congregation with steady faith and practical care.

I.P. Nielsen

1873–1952 (age 79)

Broager Kirkegård

I.P. Nielsen was a Danish politician whose public service advanced the interests of his community.

Jacob Jacobsen

1865–1955 (age 90)

Assistens Kirkegård

A revered performer whose unwavering passion for the theatre left an enduring legacy.