Franz von Pitha

1810–1875 (age 65)

Biography

Franz von Pitha was a distinguished Austrian physician whose medical expertise and contributions advanced the practice of medicine in 19th-century Vienna. As a physician during a period of significant medical progress and innovation, he participated in the scientific developments that transformed healthcare and medical understanding throughout Europe.

Von Pitha's career in medicine reflected his commitment to healing and to the advancement of medical knowledge. His work as a physician in Vienna, a center of medical learning and practice, contributed to the city's reputation as a hub of scientific and medical achievement. He was interred at Hietzing Cemetery, a burial ground that honored many of Vienna's most accomplished professionals and cultural figures, preserving his legacy among the notable physicians and scholars of his era.

Also buried at Hietzing Cemetery

Max Kratochwill
1911–2001 (age 90)
Hietzing Cemetery
Max Kratochwill was a dedicated historian whose careful scholarship deepened understanding of the past.
Hubert Marischka
1882–1959 (age 77)
Hietzing Cemetery
Hubert Marischka was a cherished screenwriter who helped bring Viennese stories to life on stage and screen.
Gustav Nebehay
1881–1935 (age 54)
Hietzing Cemetery
Gustav Nebehay was an art dealer whose encouragement helped Vienna’s artists reach appreciative audiences.
Otto Böhler
1847–1913 (age 66)
Hietzing Cemetery
Otto Böhler's illustrations preserved Vienna's musical heroes with clarity and affection.
Elise Dittrich
1842–1923 (age 81)
Hietzing Cemetery
Elise Dittrich captured luminous landscapes and intimate scenes that reflected the serenity of the Viennese countryside.
Felizitas Ortner
1904–1983 (age 79)
Hietzing Cemetery