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Guglielmo Ferrero

1871–1942 (age 71)

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A prominent writer whose literary and intellectual works enriched European cultural life.

André Ehrler

1900–1949 (age 49)

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André Ehrler pursued politics with integrity to serve the people of Switzerland.

Jacques Louis Willemin

1863–1941 (age 78)

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A respected lawyer whose legal practice was marked by professional integrity and civic commitment.

Gina Lombroso

1872–1944 (age 72)

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Gina Lombroso was a writer whose thoughtful prose explored the nuances of human nature.

Elisabeth Alice Lachenal Jenny

1890–1943 (age 53)

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Elisabeth Alice Lachenal Jenny was a woman who lived from 1890 to 1943.

Alice Noerbel

1872–1941 (age 69)

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Alice Noerbel was a missionary known for her compassionate service and attentive presence.

Aimée Rapin

1868–1956 (age 88)

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Paul Lachenal

1884–1955 (age 71)

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Paul Lachenal guided civic life with integrity and is honored at the Cemetery of Kings.

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

1865–1950 (age 85)

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Noëlle Roger

1874–1953 (age 79)

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Noëlle Roger was a Swiss writer whose compassionate storytelling captured the spirit of her times.

Marie Panthès

1871–1955 (age 84)

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Edgar Junod

1883–1955 (age 72)

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Edgar Junod was a journalist devoted to uncovering truth and sharing it with care.

François Ruchon

1897–1953 (age 56)

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René Gouzy

1877–1952 (age 75)

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René Gouzy was a geographer who fostered appreciation for landscapes through dedicated study.

Pedro Meylan

1890–1954 (age 64)

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Hrant Pasdermadjian

1904–1954 (age 50)

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Hrant Pasdermadjian was a historian whose work connected cultures through shared narratives.

Marc Peter

1873–1966 (age 93)

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Marc Peter dedicated himself to public service, shaping policy with calm determination.

Louis Blondel

1885–1967 (age 82)

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Louis Blondel was a Swiss architect whose designs significantly influenced early twentieth-century Swiss architecture.

Georges Matossian

1962–1962 (age 0)

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Georges Matossian’s brief life is remembered with tender care.

Jean Verdier

1901–1969 (age 68)

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Jean Verdier was a Swiss actor whose performances contributed to twentieth-century Swiss theatre and film.

Jean Treina

1899–1968 (age 69)

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Jean Treina was a steadfast voice for the people he served.

Hans Wilsdorf

1881–1960 (age 79)

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Hans Wilsdorf was a Swiss entrepreneur whose innovations in watchmaking established him as a major figure in global horo...

Charles Rollier

1912–1968 (age 56)

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Charles Rollier brought luminous abstraction to Swiss painting.

Léon Nicole

1887–1965 (age 78)

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Léon Nicole was a Swiss politician whose career advanced public service and social progress in twentieth-century Switze...

Ernest Ansermet

1883–1969 (age 86)

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Ernest Ansermet championed Swiss music through inspired conducting and thoughtful advocacy.

Carl Albert Angst

1875–1965 (age 90)

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Carl Albert Angst was a Swiss sculptor whose works contributed significantly to Switzerland's artistic and sculptural he...

Eugène Pittard

1867–1962 (age 95)

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Pioneering anthropologist and university teacher Eugène Pittard dedicated his life to illuminating human diversity.

Maurice Braillard

1879–1965 (age 86)

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Maurice Braillard was a Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the development of Swiss architectural tradition.

Edouard Elzingre

1880–1966 (age 86)

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Painter Edouard Elzingre created expressive works that captured the luminous moods of Swiss life.

Wilfred Jenks

1909–1973 (age 64)

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Wilfred Jenks was a distinguished lawyer who contributed to international legal practice.

Mina Audemars

1883–1971 (age 88)

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Pedagogue Mina Audemars believed in education’s power to uplift students through patient dedication.

Jacques Aeschlimann

1908–1975 (age 67)

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Jacques Aeschlimann was a Swiss politician dedicated to public service and governance.

Willy Aeschlimann

1879–1971 (age 92)

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Willy Aeschlimann, writer born in 1879, left a legacy of thoughtful prose.

Blanche Richard

1884–1971 (age 87)

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Blanche Richard was a Swiss author whose literary works enriched twentieth-century literature.

Louise Lafendel

1872–1971 (age 99)

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Louise Lafendel, born in 1872, devoted herself to teaching with warmth and patience.

Paul Fabien Perret-Gentil

1895–1973 (age 78)

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Paul Fabien Perret-Gentil was a Swiss poet whose lyrical works contributed to twentieth-century literature.

Adrien Holy

1898–1978 (age 80)

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Adrien Holy, painter born in 1898, enriched the world with expressive scenes.

Stephanie Guerzoni

1887–1970 (age 83)

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Stephanie Guerzoni was a Swiss painter whose work enriched the artistic landscape of early twentieth-century Switzerland...

Frank Martin

1890–1974 (age 84)

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Composer Frank Martin fused romantic warmth with modern precision to leave a deeply spiritual musical legacy.

Jean Marteau

1903–1970 (age 67)

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Jorge Luis Borges

1899–1986 (age 87)

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Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine literary master whose innovative narratives and philosophical depth revolutionized tw...

Ludwig Hohl

1904–1980 (age 76)

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Ludwig Hohl was a Swiss writer whose introspective works explored the depths of human consciousness and existence.

Ernst Stueckelberg

1905–1984 (age 79)

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Theoretical physicist whose foundational insights advanced our understanding of quantum fields.

Samuel Baud-Bovy

1906–1986 (age 80)

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Samuel Baud-Bovy was a Swiss writer whose works explored themes of human experience and society.

François Simon

1917–1982 (age 65)

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Actor whose eloquent performances resonated through stage and screen.

Jean Piaget

1896–1980 (age 84)

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Jean Piaget revolutionized the study of child psychology and left an enduring legacy on education worldwide.

Denis de Rougemont

1906–1985 (age 79)

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Denis de Rougemont was a Swiss writer and intellectual whose works explored love, society, and European culture.

Alberto Ginastera

1916–1983 (age 67)

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Alberto Ginastera brought Argentine spirit to the concert hall with music of bold color and profound invention.

René Helg

1917–1989 (age 72)

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René Helg was a Swiss judge whose career was dedicated to the administration of justice and the rule of law.

Simone Rapin

1901–1988 (age 87)

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Simone Rapin wrote with grace and insight, offering readers thoughtful reflections on the human condition.