Deaths in the 1960s

Viggo Guttorm-Pedersen

1902–1962 (age 60)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Viggo Guttorm-Pedersen conjured evocative illustrations that deepened the stories he touched.

Victor Elberling

1880–1965 (age 85)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Victor Elberling was a Danish librarian and cultural custodian.

Kai Hammerich

1894–1963 (age 69)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Kai Hammerich led with disciplined courage in the navy and is commemorated with gratitude.

Einar Rosenbaum

1881–1965 (age 84)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Einar Rosenbaum was a Danish actor of the twentieth century.

Jens Kjeldby

1916–1966 (age 50)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Jens Kjeldby brought heartfelt conviction to every role and is fondly remembered for his generous spirit.

Carl Theodor Dreyer

1889–1968 (age 79)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Carl Theodor Dreyer was a visionary Danish screenwriter and filmmaker of international significance.

Oscar Pettiford

1922–1960 (age 38)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Oscar Pettiford's lyrical craftsmanship continues to resonate with the quiet warmth of a thoughtful songwriter.

Hal Koch

1904–1963 (age 59)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Hal Koch was a Danish theologian and intellectual leader.

Kai Friis Møller

1888–1960 (age 72)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Kai Friis Møller's verses quietly preserved the rhythms and reflections of his homeland.

Johannes Brøndsted

1890–1965 (age 75)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Johannes Brøndsted was a Danish professor and scholar.

Johanne Fritz-Petersen

1879–1961 (age 82)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Johanne Fritz-Petersen’s artistry on the stage remains a testament to her devotion to the dramatic arts.

Tavs Neiiendam

1898–1968 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Tavs Neiiendam was a Danish actor of the twentieth century.

Poul Holsøe

1873–1966 (age 93)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Poul Holsøe's architectural sensibility brings a lasting calm to the environments he shaped.

Axel Salto

1889–1961 (age 72)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Axel Salto was a Danish writer active during the twentieth century.

Arthur Wittmaack

1878–1965 (age 87)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Arthur Wittmaack's architectural work endures through its poised blend of function and grace.

Halfdan Hendriksen

1881–1961 (age 80)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Halfdan Hendriksen was a Danish businessperson of the early twentieth century.

Knud Hee Lindhardt

1898–1963 (age 65)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Knud Hee Lindhardt's steady leadership and dedication to service continue to be remembered with respect.

Victor Schiøler

1899–1967 (age 68)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Victor Schiøler was a Danish physician dedicated to advancing medical practice.

Ellen Osiier

1890–1962 (age 72)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Ellen Osiier’s pioneering spirit in fencing remains an inspiration for athletes and admirers alike.

Erik Aaes

1899–1966 (age 67)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Erik Aaes was a Danish production designer who contributed significantly to film and theater.

Harald Bergstedt

1877–1965 (age 88)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Harald Bergstedt's writing celebrates the quiet dignity of everyday lives with warmth and compassion.

Ivan Osiier

1888–1965 (age 77)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Ivan Osiier was a Danish physician dedicated to medical practice and healthcare.

Knud Krabbe

1885–1961 (age 76)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Knud Krabbe's contributions to neurology continue to guide compassionate study of the human brain.

Poul Henningsen

1894–1967 (age 73)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Poul Henningsen was a Danish screenwriter who contributed to the development of Danish cinema.

Astrid Ehrencron-Kidde

1871–1960 (age 89)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Astrid Ehrencron-Kidde's thoughtful writings continue to offer comfort and insight to readers.

George Schnéevoigt

1893–1961 (age 68)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

George Schnéevoigt was a Danish screenwriter who advanced Danish cinema.

Povl Baumann

1878–1963 (age 85)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Visionary architect Povl Baumann left a lasting imprint on Danish civic design.

Gunna Breuning-Storm

1891–1966 (age 75)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Gunna Breuning-Storm was a Danish violinist of considerable artistic talent.

Ella Dyberg

1890–1965 (age 75)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Composer Ella Dyberg wove lyrical depth into the Danish musical tapestry.

Børge Müller

1909–1963 (age 54)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Børge Müller was a Danish screenwriter active in mid-twentieth-century cinema.

Harald Hansen

1890–1967 (age 77)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Painter Harald Hansen rendered the everyday with luminous tenderness.

Aage Elmquist

1888–1962 (age 74)

Assistens Kirkegård

Aage Elmquist was a Danish lawyer dedicated to the practice of law.

Magnus Dorthenius Christiansen

1882–1965 (age 83)

Lyngby Assistens Kirkegård

Veterinarian Magnus Christiansen brought calm expertise to animal care.

Einar Halberg

1881–1969 (age 88)

Assistens Kirkegård

Einar Halberg was a Danish politician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Folmer Bonnén

1885–1960 (age 75)

Søndermark Cemetery

Painter Folmer Bonnén brightened Danish art with joyful energy.

Johannes Fog-Petersen

1879–1966 (age 87)

Søndermark Cemetery

Johannes Fog-Petersen was a Danish teacher dedicated to education and the development of his students.

Kai Gram

1897–1961 (age 64)

Søndermark Cemetery

Professor Kai Gram encouraged thoughtful inquiry among generations of students.

Knud Frederik Plesner

1898–1968 (age 70)

Søndermark Cemetery

Knud Frederik Plesner was a Danish biographer whose scholarly work preserved important historical narratives.

Louis Larsen

1890–1960 (age 70)

Søndermark Cemetery

Cinematographer Louis Larsen shaped moving images with clarity and heart.

Soffy Damaris

1896–1962 (age 66)

Søndermark Cemetery

Soffy Damaris lived during a significant period of Danish history.

Knud Bærentzen

1887–1968 (age 81)

Søndermark Cemetery

Knud Bærentzen is remembered for his steady generosity and quiet kindness.

Erik Persson

1917–1962 (age 45)

Søndermark Cemetery

Erik Persson was a Danish actor who contributed to the cultural life of Denmark through his performances.

Karen Rud

1879–1960 (age 81)

Søndermark Cemetery

Karen Rud is remembered for her grace and compassionate presence.

S. V. Rasmussen

1884–1963 (age 79)

Søndermark Cemetery

S. V. Rasmussen was a Danish philosopher whose intellectual work enriched philosophical discourse.

Eric Christiansen

1910–1969 (age 59)

Søndermark Cemetery

Composer Eric Christiansen offered thoughtful, reflective melodies.

Ove Boldt

1905–1969 (age 64)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Ove Boldt was a Danish architect whose designs contributed to the built environment of Denmark.

Stig Iuul

1907–1969 (age 62)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Professor Stig Iuul inspired generations with his thoughtful teaching and steady mentorship.

Aage Schoch

1898–1968 (age 70)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Aage Schoch was a Danish resistance fighter who courageously opposed Nazi occupation during World War II.

Maria Berthelsen-Grünwald

1887–1966 (age 79)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Maria Berthelsen-Grünwald was remembered for her calm strength and generous spirit within her community.

Vilhelm Henriques

1894–1966 (age 72)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Vilhelm Henriques was a Danish painter whose artistic work contributed to Danish visual culture.