Franz Pfeiffer

1815–1868 (age 53)

Biography

Franz Pfeiffer (1815–1868) dedicated his career to the quiet stewardship of the reference collections that sustained scholars and readers at a time when Vienna's cultural institutions were expanding rapidly.

He approached each manuscript and volume with diligence, ensuring that the community he served could access reliable knowledge, and his legacy endures in the thoughtful care he brought to the library world.

Also buried at St. Marx Cemetery

Anton Diabelli
1781–1858 (age 77)
St. Marx Cemetery
Anton Diabelli was a renowned Austrian composer and music publisher of the early 19th century.
Anton Hasenhut
1760–1841 (age 81)
St. Marx Cemetery
Anton Hasenhut was an Austrian actor whose career spanned more than seven decades from 1760 to 1841.
Henriette Lazansky
1786–1862 (age 76)
St. Marx Cemetery
Henriette Lazansky was a gracious Viennese aristocrat known for her cultivated salons and philanthropic spirit.
George Gustavus Charles William du Plat
1796–1854 (age 58)
St. Marx Cemetery
George Gustavus Charles William du Plat is remembered for his dignified presence within Viennese society.
Joseph Froon von Kirchrath
1740–1821 (age 81)
St. Marx Cemetery
Military officer Joseph Froon von Kirchrath is remembered for his steadfast commitment to the empire.
Louis Montoyer
1749–1811 (age 62)
St. Marx Cemetery
Louis Montoyer was an architect whose designs influenced the architectural character of his era.