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Hans Junghans

1726–1818 (age 92)

Kolding Gamle Kirkegård

Hans Junghans was a respected community figure in Kolding during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Christian Martens

1754–1820 (age 66)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Christian Martens was a Danish architect whose restrained neoclassical sensibilities enriched the built environment of h...

Diedrich Adolph von der Recke

1755–1816 (age 61)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Diedrich Adolph von der Recke was a military officer whose career reflected dedication to service.

Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein-Stub

1783–1816 (age 33)

Sct. Olai Kirkegård

Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein-Stub was a painter who brought poetic insight to Denmark’s artistic circles in the ear...

Frederik Julius Kaas

1758–1827 (age 69)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Frederik Julius Kaas was a judge whose legal career advanced Danish jurisprudence and justice.

Johan Ludvig Bernth

1724–1804 (age 80)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Johan Ludvig Bernth was an educator whose steady leadership at Herlufsholm nurtured generations of thoughtful public ser...

Johan Frederik Carøe

1742–1819 (age 77)

Randers Eastern Cemetery

Johan Frederik Carøe was a mayor whose civic leadership served the community of Randers.

Conrad Georg Reventlow

1749–1815 (age 66)

Dybbøl Kirkegård

Conrad Georg Reventlow was a naval officer whose calm leadership sustained the Danish fleet through the challenges of hi...

Carl Viborg

1783–1844 (age 61)

Church of Our Saviour

Carl Viborg was a prominent Danish veterinarian whose work advanced animal medicine in the early 19th century.

Nicolai Clausen Schack

1781–1844 (age 63)

Church of Our Saviour

Nicolai Clausen Schack was a priest whose compassionate ministry at the Church of Our Saviour steadied his flock amid so...

Magdalene von Krogh

1775–1847 (age 72)

Helsingør

Magdalene von Krogh was a Danish woman who lived from 1775 to 1847.

Frederick VI of Denmark

1768–1839 (age 71)

Roskilde Cathedral

Frederick VI of Denmark was a monarch who sought to shepherd his realm with moderation and care amid a changing Europe.

Christian VIII of Denmark

1786–1848 (age 62)

Roskilde Cathedral

Christian VIII was King of Denmark from 1786 to 1848.

Hans Rømer

1770–1836 (age 66)

Aakirkeby

Hans Rømer was a forester whose commitment to stewardship helped ensure the resilience of Denmark’s woodlands.

Oluf Worm

1757–1830 (age 73)

Horsens

Oluf Worm was a Danish teacher who served in Horsens from 1757 to 1830.

Jacob Holm

1770–1845 (age 75)

Christian's Church

Jacob Holm was a ship-owner whose business acumen and philanthropy strengthened Denmark’s maritime community.

Carl Bagger

1807–1846 (age 39)

Assistens Cemetery

Carl Bagger was a Danish poet whose literary career spanned the early 19th century until his death in 1846.

Haagen Mathiesen

1759–1842 (age 83)

Holmen Church

Haagen Mathiesen was a businessperson whose diligence and charity nurtured both commerce and community.

Adam Wilhelm Hauch

1755–1838 (age 83)

Holmen Church

Adam Wilhelm Hauch was a Danish physicist who lived from 1755 to 1838.

Otto Lütken

1749–1835 (age 86)

Holmen Church

Otto Lütken was a naval officer remembered for his disciplined leadership and care for future generations of seamen.

Peter Nicolay Skibsted

1787–1832 (age 45)

Holmen Church

Peter Nicolay Skibsted was a Danish naval officer who served from 1787 to 1832.

Frederik Hoppe

1770–1837 (age 67)

Holmen Church

Estate owner Frederik Hoppe was admired for steady stewardship and unwavering support for the Holmen Church community.

Christian Henrik Hoff-Rosencrone

1768–1837 (age 69)

Holmen Church

Christian Henrik Hoff-Rosencrone was a Danish chamberlain who served from 1768 to 1837.

Vibeke Magdalene Brockenhuus

1764–1830 (age 66)

Holmen Church

Vibeke Magdalene Brockenhuus embodied the calm support of a devoted parishioner at Holmen Church.

Henriette Jørgensen

1791–1847 (age 56)

Assistens Cemetery

Henriette Jørgensen was a Danish actress who performed from 1791 to 1847.

Søren Bruun

1751–1830 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Surveyor Søren Bruun left a legacy of precise work that kept Copenhagen's growth grounded in clarity.

Henrik Georg Clausen

1759–1840 (age 81)

Assistens Cemetery

Henrik Georg Clausen was a Danish priest who served from 1759 to 1840.

Lauritz Esmarch

1765–1842 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Lauritz Esmarch earned trust for his careful surveying and steadfast presence in Copenhagen's civic life.

Johan Daniel Herholdt

1764–1836 (age 72)

Assistens Cemetery

Johan Daniel Herholdt was a prominent Danish physician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Claus Frees Horneman

1751–1830 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Theologian Claus Frees Horneman comforted many with thoughtful preaching and steady pastoral care.

Michael Pedersen Kierkegaard

1756–1838 (age 82)

Assistens Cemetery

Michael Pedersen Kierkegaard was a prominent Danish businessperson and merchant of the late 18th century.

Osvald Marstrand

1812–1849 (age 37)

Assistens Cemetery

Naval officer Osvald Marstrand is remembered for his faithful service and calm resolve at sea.

Franz Nachtegall

1777–1847 (age 70)

Assistens Cemetery

Franz Nachtegall was a Danish writer who contributed to the literary culture of early 19th-century Denmark.

Carl Müller

1812–1848 (age 36)

Assistens Cemetery

Lithographer Carl Müller preserved the textures of everyday life through attentive and heartfelt prints.

Erich Erichsen

1752–1837 (age 85)

Assistens Cemetery

Erich Erichsen was a Danish merchant active in Copenhagen's commercial life during the late 18th century.

Poul Martin Møller

1794–1838 (age 44)

Assistens Cemetery

Writer Poul Martin Møller inspired thoughtful reflection with his philosophy and wit.

Friedrich Kuhlau

1786–1832 (age 46)

Assistens Cemetery

Friedrich Kuhlau was a celebrated composer whose works significantly influenced Scandinavian musical culture.

Rasmus Rask

1787–1832 (age 45)

Assistens Cemetery

University teacher Rasmus Rask opened worlds through his patient study of languages.

Claus Schall

1757–1835 (age 78)

Assistens Cemetery

Claus Schall was a Danish composer whose works enriched the musical heritage of late 18th-century Denmark.

Christen Købke

1810–1848 (age 38)

Assistens Cemetery

Painter Christen Købke captured the serene charm of Copenhagen with luminous devotion.

Ludwig Lewin Jacobson

1783–1843 (age 60)

Assistens Cemetery

Ludwig Lewin Jacobson was a respected Danish physician who advanced medical practice in early 19th-century Denmark.

Gregers Otto Bruuns Begtrup

1769–1841 (age 72)

Assistens Cemetery

Gregers Otto Bruuns Begtrup was an author remembered for his thoughtful writings that resonated with readers across Denm...

William Christopher Zeise

1789–1847 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

William Christopher Zeise was a prominent Danish chemist whose scientific work advanced the field of chemistry.

Hermann Ernst Freund

1786–1840 (age 54)

Assistens Cemetery

Hermann Ernst Freund was a sculptor whose neoclassical works helped define Danish national identity.

Jens Wilken Hornemann

1770–1841 (age 71)

Assistens Cemetery

Jens Wilken Hornemann was a Danish university teacher whose scholarly work contributed to Danish academic life.

Finnur Magnússon

1781–1847 (age 66)

Assistens Cemetery

Finnur Magnússon was a writer and scholar who brought attention to Icelandic and Nordic antiquities.

Peter Thonning

1775–1848 (age 73)

Assistens Cemetery

Peter Thonning was a Danish physician whose medical practice contributed to the advancement of Danish healthcare.

Peter Erasmus Müller

1776–1834 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

Peter Erasmus Müller was a historian noted for chronicling Danish history with clarity and scholarship.

Frederik Hauch

1754–1839 (age 85)

Assistens Cemetery

Frederik Hauch was a prominent Danish judge whose career spanned the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Adam August Müller

1811–1844 (age 33)

Assistens Cemetery

Adam August Müller was a painter whose romantic works enlivened Danish history and literature.