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 in Copenhagen

Hans Aabech

Danish footballer (1948-2018).

Born November 1st, 1948 in Copenhagen.

Died January 8th, 2018 at 69 years old in Copenhagen. [ref]

Ruth Berlau

Danish actress (1906-1974).

Born August 24th, 1906 in Copenhagen.

Died January 16th, 1974 at 67 years old in East Berlin.

Svend Grundtvig

Folklorist, author (1824–1883).

Born September 9th, 1824 in Copenhagen.

Died July 14th, 1883 at 58 years old in Frederiksberg.

Karl Aage Præst

Danish footballer (1922-2011).

Born February 26th, 1922 in Copenhagen.

Died November 19th, 2011 at 89 years old in Frederiksberg. [ref]

Hugo von Freytag-Loringhoven

German historian and general (1855–1924).

Born May 26th, 1855 in Copenhagen.

Died October 19th, 1924 at 69 years old in Weimar.

Erik Clausen

Danish actor, film director, screenwriter.

Born March 7th, 1942 in Copenhagen.

Died October 30th, 2024 at 82 years old in Enghave Plads (Parkinson's disease). [ref]

Anton Melbye

Danish artist (1818-1875).

Born February 13th, 1818 in Copenhagen.

Died January 10th, 1875 at 56 years old in Paris.

Birger Jensen

Danish footballer (1951–2023).

Born March 1st, 1951 in Copenhagen.

Died April 4th, 2023 at 72 years old in Bruges. [ref]

Ulla Pia

Danish singer.

Born February 17th, 1945 in Copenhagen.

Died August 22nd, 2020 at 75 years old in Gammel Holte (cancer). [ref]

Jakob Sveistrup

Danish artist.

Born March 8th, 1972 (age 54 years) in Copenhagen.

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