In 1951, Johnsen was one of the first women to be honoured with the Order of the Dannebrog. In 1954, she became a First Class Knight, in 1966 a Commander. References 1899 births 1980 deaths People from Copenhagen 20th-century Danish lawyers Danish women lawyers Danish judges Women judges Danish feminists University of Copenhagen alumni Knights of the Order of the Dannebrog Knights First Class of the Order of the Dannebrog Commanders of the Order of the Dannebrog People from Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality 20th-century women lawyers