Deaths in the 1850s

Johann Carl Hickel

1811–1855 (age 44)

St. Marx Cemetery

Viennese writer Johann Carl Hickel chronicled his era with attentive prose and guided new generations of thinkers.

Alois Pichl

1782–1856 (age 74)

St. Marx Cemetery

Alois Pichl was an accomplished Austrian architect of the early 19th century.

Laurenz von Richer

1787–1856 (age 69)

St. Marx Cemetery

Military officer Laurenz von Richer upheld disciplined leadership and nurtured the next generation of servicemen.

Ludwig de Traux

1773–1855 (age 82)

St. Marx Cemetery

Ludwig de Traux was an Austrian military officer who served from 1773 to 1855.

Johann Gansterer

1771–1850 (age 79)

St. Marx Cemetery

Businessman Johann Gansterer supported Vienna's commerce with steady leadership and fair dealings.

Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria

1804–1858 (age 54)

Imperial Crypt

Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria was a Habsburg family member who lived from 1804 to 1858.

Victor Andrian-Werburg

1813–1858 (age 45)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Politician Victor Andrian-Werburg pursued thoughtful governance focused on the needs of Viennese citizens.

Franz Josef Erzherzog von Österreich

1855–1855 (age 0)

Imperial Crypt

Franz Josef, Erzherzog von Österreich, was an infant member of the Habsburg imperial family.

Joseph Landauer

1793–1855 (age 62)

Jewish cemetery in Währing

Merchant Joseph Landauer enriched Vienna through honest commerce and community support.

Joseph Radetzky von Radetz

1766–1858 (age 92)

Heldenberg Memorial

Joseph Radetzky von Radetz was an Austrian Field Marshal and military strategist who served from 1766 to 1858.

Maximilian von Wimpffen

1770–1854 (age 84)

Heldenberg Memorial

Military leader Maximilian von Wimpffen blended professionalism with compassion to serve his country.

Ferdinand Sauter

1804–1854 (age 50)

Hernalser Friedhof

Ferdinand Sauter was an Austrian writer who lived from 1804 to 1854.

Hermann von Stockhammern

1790–1858 (age 68)

Hütteldorfer Friedhof

Hermann von Stockhammern is remembered for his steadfast reliability and integrity in daily life.

Johann Baptist Tuaillon

1779–1856 (age 77)

St. Sebastian's Cemetery

Johann Baptist Tuaillon was an Austrian physician who practiced from 1779 to 1856.

Ludwig Wilhelm Mauthner

1806–1858 (age 52)

Hietzing Cemetery

Writer Ludwig Wilhelm Mauthner advanced cultural dialogue with thoughtful essays and mentorship.

Ludwig von Wohlgemuth

1788–1851 (age 63)

Hietzing Cemetery

Ludwig von Wohlgemuth was an Austrian politician who served from 1788 to 1851.

Franz Krieg von Hochfelden

1776–1856 (age 80)

Hietzing Cemetery

Politician Franz Krieg von Hochfelden worked to guide Vienna through change with steady deliberation.

Maximilian von Ottenfeld

1777–1858 (age 81)

Hietzing Cemetery

Maximilian von Ottenfeld was an Austrian jurist who lived from 1777 to 1858.

Vincenz von Augustin

1780–1859 (age 79)

St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau

Military officer Vincenz von Augustin honored service and advocated remembrance for those in arms.

Andreas Geiger the Elder

1773–1856 (age 83)

Schmelzer cemetery

Andreas Geiger the Elder was an Austrian graphic artist who lived from 1773 to 1856.

Anna Maria Göschl

1760–1854 (age 94)

Spital

Anna Maria Göschl is remembered by the Spital community for her long-lived compassion and steady reassurance.

Johann Senn

1795–1857 (age 62)

Militärfriedhof Pradl

Johann Senn was an Austrian writer who lived from 1795 to 1857.

Andreas von Czehovini

1810–1855 (age 45)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Andreas von Czehovini is recalled for his disciplined leadership and unfailing commitment to his fellow soldiers.

Michael Biondek

1796–1856 (age 60)

Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden

Michael Biondek was a notable 19th-century entrepreneur whose business endeavors shaped the commercial landscape of Bade...

Julius Jacob von Haynau

1786–1853 (age 67)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Julius Jacob von Haynau is remembered for his steadfast command of Austrian forces during a time of great upheaval.

Josipina Turnograjska

1833–1854 (age 21)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Josipina Turnograjska was an accomplished writer whose literary talent emerged during the early Romantic period.

Franz Xaver Riepl

1790–1857 (age 67)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Franz Xaver Riepl is celebrated for his visionary engineering that laid the foundations for Austrian transportation.

Anton Ghon

1802–1859 (age 57)

Perauhof, Villach

Anton Ghon was a merchant whose commercial enterprises played a role in the economic development of Villach.

Carl Carl

1787–1854 (age 67)

Bad Ischl Friedhof

Carl Carl is fondly remembered for his vibrant performances and his nurturing spirit toward the dramatic arts.

Georgios Sinas

1783–1856 (age 73)

Rappoltenkirchen Castle

Georgios Sinas was an influential Greek-born businessperson whose commercial success shaped 19th-century Central Europea...

Nikolaus Lenau

1802–1850 (age 48)

Weidling Cemetery

Nikolaus Lenau is honored for his haunting poetry that continues to speak to seekers of beauty and consolation.

Anton Schurz

1794–1859 (age 65)

Weidling Cemetery

Anton Schurz was a writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of early 19th-century Austria.

Leopold Karel Schulz

1803–1852 (age 49)

Friedhof Bad Vöslau

Leopold Karel Schulz is remembered for his patient devotion to the study of the stars and the guidance he offered to fut...

Salomon Mayer Schnapper

1785–1859 (age 74)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Salomon Mayer Schnapper was a respected banker whose financial expertise contributed significantly to 19th-century Austr...

Lorenz Oken

1779–1851 (age 72)

Zurich

Carl Emil Bardenfleth

1807–1857 (age 50)

Interlaken

A judge who upheld fairness with a steady and principled hand.

Jeremias Gotthelf

1797–1854 (age 57)

Lützelflüh

Helmina von Chézy

1783–1856 (age 73)

Cemetery of Kings

A celebrated writer whose works reflected both heart and intellect.

Marc-Antoine Fazy

1778–1856 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

Julie-Charlotte Girardet

1769–1855 (age 86)

Le Locle

A skilled engraver whose delicate work inspired many in Le Locle.

Jacques Denys Choisy

1799–1859 (age 60)

Cemetery of Kings

Isaac Vernet

1770–1850 (age 80)

Cemetery of Kings

A dedicated politician who served with balance and respect for others.

Henriette Rath

1773–1856 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

Charles Turrettini

1782–1857 (age 75)

Cemetery of Kings

A politician remembered for calm leadership and principled service.

François Théodore Louis de Grenus

1785–1851 (age 66)

Cemetery of Kings

Fanny Torros

1782–1854 (age 72)

Cemetery of Kings

A beloved figure remembered for her gentle strength and warm presence.

Jeanne Susanne Albertine Rilliet

1811–1855 (age 44)

Cemetery of Kings

Jean-Jacques Rigaud

1785–1854 (age 69)

Cemetery of Kings

Johann Jakob Speiser

1813–1856 (age 43)

Wolfgottesacker

Carl Burckhardt

1795–1850 (age 55)

Wolfgottesacker