Ordrup Cemetery (

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: Ordrup Kirkegård) is a cemetery in

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in the northern suburbs of

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. It is the principal cemetery for the districts of

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, and

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in the parishes of Ordrup and Skovshoved.

History

The cemetery was created in 1892. The first burial took place on 22 July 1892.

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was gardener at the cemetery from 1901 to 1927. It was expanded in 1945.

Chapel

The chapel was designed by Edvard Thomsen. The relief above the main entrance was created by

Einar Utzon-Frank Aksel (Axel) Einar (Ejnar) Utzon-Frank (30 March 1888 – 15 July 1955) was a Danish sculptor and professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. During his lifetime, he produced many sculptures, some of which stand as public monuments. ...

Buildings

The chapel was designed by Andreas Clemmensen and completed in 1914. It has now been closed due to limited use.

Notable interments

References

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History

Chapel

Buildings

Notable interments

See also

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