Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Jean-Pierre Saint-Ours

1752–1809 (age 57)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Geneva-born painter Jean-Pierre Saint-Ours captured the moral grandeur of history through his refined neoclassical canva...

Jean Charles Léonard de Sismondi

1773–1842 (age 69)

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Swiss writer, historian, and economist whose multidisciplinary work significantly influenced 19th-century intellectual t...

Jean Antoine Petit-Senn

1792–1870 (age 78)

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Jean Antoine Petit-Senn was a nineteenth-century Swiss writer whose literary works enriched European cultural discourse.

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle

1806–1893 (age 87)

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Alphonse Louis Pierre Pyramus (or Pyrame) de Candolle (27 October 1806 – 4 April 1893) was a French-Swiss botanist, th...

Hugo de Senger

1835–1892 (age 57)

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Hugo de Senger was a nineteenth-century conductor whose musical leadership enriched the cultural life of his community.

Jean Jacques Dériaz

1814–1890 (age 76)

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Geneva painter Jean Jacques Dériaz rendered tranquil scenes with affectionate realism.

Paul Chaix

1808–1901 (age 93)

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Paul Chaix was a devoted teacher whose career spanned the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Casimir de Candolle

1836–1918 (age 82)

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Casimir de Candolle furthered the Candolle legacy with rigorous studies in plant geography.

Alfred Rehfous

1860–1912 (age 52)

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Alfred Rehfous was a painter whose luminous landscapes celebrated quiet moments in the region.

Alfred Audéoud (1853-1917)

1853–1917 (age 64)

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Alfred Audéoud was a politician who dedicated his career to public service and civic advancement.

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle

1868–1920 (age 52)

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Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's devotion to biology expanded appreciation for the living world.

Jules Cougnard

1855–1937 (age 82)

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Jules Cougnard wrote with insight and compassion, enriching the literary world around him.

Georges Werner

1879–1935 (age 56)

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Georges Werner was a Swiss judge who lived from 1879 to 1935.

William Montillet

1879–1940 (age 61)

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William Montillet was a composer who created music filled with thoughtful expression.

Louis Piantoni

1885–1958 (age 73)

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Composer Louis Piantoni is remembered for his lyrical music that offered solace to many.

Berthe Schmidt

1877–1953 (age 76)

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Albert Schmidt

1883–1970 (age 87)

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Albert Schmidt was a Swiss painter whose artistic works reflected his vision and technical mastery.

Henri Reverdin

1880–1975 (age 95)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Henri Reverdin was a Swiss philosopher whose rigorous intellectual work influenced philosophical thought in early 20th-c...

Noël Fontanet

1898–1982 (age 84)

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Noël Fontanet was a graphic designer whose creative vision shaped Swiss visual culture.

Alexandre Hay

1919–1991 (age 72)

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Alexandre Hay was a Geneva lawyer whose steady counsel and mentorship nurtured the rule of law.

Bernard Haller

1933–2009 (age 76)

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Actor Bernard Haller (1933–2009) brought warmth and nuance to every performance.

Celia von Bismarck

1971–2010 (age 39)

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Guy Fontanet

1927–2014 (age 87)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Guy Fontanet guided clients with a steady hand and upheld principles of justice throughout his distinguished legal caree...