Deaths in the 1970s

Povl Christensen

1909–1977 (age 68)

Helsingør Cemetery

H.P. Christensen

1886–1977 (age 91)

Helsingør Cemetery

Carl Thalbitzer

1876–1970 (age 94)

Helsingør Cemetery

Aage Krarup Nielsen

1891–1972 (age 81)

Hillerød Kirkegård

Hans Fuglsang-Damgaard

1890–1979 (age 89)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Jens Rosenkjær

1883–1976 (age 93)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Kjeld Axel Holmen

1921–1974 (age 53)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Aage Roose

1880–1970 (age 90)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Aksel Dahlerup

1897–1978 (age 81)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Johannes Fog

1884–1970 (age 86)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Knud Dahlerup

1892–1970 (age 78)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Ole Lund Kirkegaard

1940–1979 (age 39)

Urlev Church

Anders Michelsen

1893–1975 (age 82)

Rødby Church

Jakob Nielsen

1900–1979 (age 79)

Søndre Kirkegård

Valborg Hjorth

1884–1970 (age 86)

Rønne Cemetery

Louise Neuhaus

1881–1970 (age 89)

Sorø Old Cemetery

Bøje Benzon

1891–1976 (age 85)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Aage Falk Hansen

1895–1977 (age 82)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Kai Hyphoff Rosenstand

1892–1971 (age 79)

Ribe old cemetery

Svend Methling

1891–1977 (age 86)

Lyngby Parkkirkegård

Theodor Sorgenfrei

1915–1972 (age 57)

Lyngby Parkkirkegård

Mogens Jacobsen

1911–1970 (age 59)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Ruth Hermann

1904–1973 (age 69)

Humlebæk Cemetery

Gerd Gjedved

1919–1972 (age 53)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Gerd Gjedved was a cherished actor whose heartfelt performances left a lasting impact on Danish theatre.

Ingvald Lieberkind

1897–1972 (age 75)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Leif Panduro

1923–1977 (age 54)

Cemetery of Melby

Leif Panduro was a dentist-turned-writer whose insightful and witty works continue to captivate readers.

Carl Adolf Bodelsen

1894–1978 (age 84)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Jørgen Bendix

1892–1972 (age 80)

Cemetery of Melby

Jørgen Bendix thrilled audiences with pianism that blended technical brilliance and sincere emotional depth.

Jan Steenberg

1901–1971 (age 70)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Knud Jessen

1884–1971 (age 87)

Lundtofte Kirkegård

Knud Jessen was a botanist whose careful studies deepened appreciation for Denmark’s plant life.

P. Thisted Knudsen

1904–1974 (age 70)

Vinderød cemetery

P. Thisted Knudsen was a Danish lawyer who lived from 1904 to 1974.

August Keil

1904–1973 (age 69)

Vinderød cemetery

August Keil was an organist whose music brought comfort and unity to congregations.

Gustav Jensen

1901–1979 (age 78)

Rødovre cemetery

Gustav Jensen was a Danish politician who lived from 1901 to 1979.

Else Zeuthen

1897–1975 (age 78)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Else Zeuthen was a politician noted for her principled leadership and compassionate stewardship.

Svend Christian Felumb

1898–1972 (age 74)

Vinderød cemetery

Svend Christian Felumb was a Danish professor who lived from 1898 to 1972.

Kirsten Zacho

1913–1975 (age 62)

Rødovre cemetery

Kirsten Zacho was an Esperantist who believed in language as a tool for global connection.

Bjørn Rasmussen

1918–1972 (age 54)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Bjørn Rasmussen was a Danish screenwriter who lived from 1918 to 1972.

Leif Rydeng

1913–1975 (age 62)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Leif Rydeng was a painter whose luminous depictions shared the quiet poetry of ordinary moments.

Carl Bosevang

1885–1970 (age 85)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Carl Bosevang was a Danish painter who lived from 1885 to 1970.

Alfred Johnsen

1902–1978 (age 76)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Alfred Johnsen was an author whose work delicately explored themes of belonging and memory.

Jørgen Peder Laurids Jørgensen

1888–1974 (age 86)

Allerslev Kirkegård

Jørgen Peder Laurids Jørgensen was a Danish politician who lived from 1888 to 1974.

Sigurd Swane

1879–1973 (age 94)

Grevinge Kirkegård

Sigurd Swane was a painter whose luminous landscapes reflected the soul of the Danish countryside.

Axel Kristensen

1895–1971 (age 76)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Axel Kristensen was a Danish businessperson who lived from 1895 to 1971.

Jens Smørum

1891–1976 (age 85)

Smorum Churchyard

Axel Petersen

1887–1971 (age 84)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Axel Petersen was a Danish engineer who lived from 1887 to 1971.

Frida Budtz Müller

1893–1978 (age 85)

Hvidovre Cemetery

Elsa Sigfúss

1908–1979 (age 71)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Elsa Sigfúss was a Danish singer who lived from 1908 to 1979.

Bengt Koch

1912–1978 (age 66)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Gustav Winckler

1925–1979 (age 54)

Greve Kirkegård

Gustav Winckler was a Danish composer who lived from 1925 to 1979.

Johan Hye-Knudsen

1896–1975 (age 79)

Nyborg Kirkegård