Deaths in the 1850s

František Xaver Benedikt Richter

1791–1859 (age 68)

Ostrovačice Cemetery

František Xaver Benedikt Richter faithfully served his parishioners in central Bohemia.

Klemens von Metternich

1773–1859 (age 86)

Metternich tomb

Klemens von Metternich (1773–1859) was a prominent writer and influential figure in 19th-century European affairs.

Alois Jelen

1801–1857 (age 56)

Cemetery in Brandýs nad Labem

Composer Alois Jelen left a melodic legacy for Bohemian music.

Karl Kinsky

1813–1856 (age 43)

Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk (Sloup v Čechách)

Karl Kinsky (1813–1856) was a member of the prominent Kinsky family of Central European nobility.

Karl II Prince of Schwarzenberg

1802–1858 (age 56)

Schwarzenberg Vault in Orlík nad Vltavou

Karl II Prince of Schwarzenberg was a committed steward of Bohemian and imperial affairs.

Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö

1805–1854 (age 49)

Metternich tomb

Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö (1805–1854) was a cultural patron whose support enriched 19th-ce...

Joseph Leopold of Sternberg

1770–1858 (age 88)

Defunct chapel of St. Rosalia

Joseph Leopold of Sternberg upheld his family's traditions with steadfast care.

Karoline, Gräfin von Walsegg

1781–1857 (age 76)

Defunct chapel of St. Rosalia

Karoline, Gräfin von Walsegg (1781–1857) was an Austrian noblewoman whose long life spanned a transformative era in E...

Emmanuel von Mensdorff-Pouilly

1777–1852 (age 75)

funeral chapel of St. Teresa in Nečtiny

Emmanuel von Mensdorff-Pouilly served the Habsburg lands with enduring resolve.

Therese Dietrichstein

1823–1856 (age 33)

funeral chapel of St. Teresa in Nečtiny

Therese Dietrichstein (1823–1856) was a member of the prominent Dietrichstein family of Central European nobility.

Karl de Thysebaert

1763–1850 (age 87)

Černín tomb in Vinoř

Karl de Thysebaert dedicated himself to public life in Bohemia.

Mojžíš z Tardy

1805–1858 (age 53)

Protestant cemetery in Nebužely

Mojžíš z Tardy was a Protestant parson who served his community from 1805 to 1858.

Jan Nepomuk Martini

1805–1850 (age 45)

Hřbitov u kostela Povýšení svatého Kříže

Jan Nepomuk Martini upheld the rule of law with thoughtful judgment.

Jan Kovář

1768–1857 (age 89)

protestant cemetery in Trnávka

Jan Kovář was a Protestant parson who lived from 1768 to 1857.

Julie von Kaufmann

1819–1859 (age 40)

Cemetery chapel in Pohled

Julie von Kaufmann (1819–1859) is remembered for her devoted connection to Pohled's cemetery chapel and the kindness s...

Franz Klein

1800–1855 (age 55)

Hrobka Kleinů

Franz Klein was an entrepreneur who lived from 1800 to 1855.

Augustin Pražák

1796–1854 (age 58)

Cemetery in Mařatice

Augustin Pražák (1796–1854) is honored as a steadfast figure of Mařatice whose life anchored the community around i...

Joseph Andreas Lindauer

1784–1850 (age 66)

Staroměstský hřbitov

Joseph Andreas Lindauer was a Catholic priest who lived from 1784 to 1850.

Marie Gabriela ze Schaffgotsche

1781–1853 (age 72)

Cemetery in Dolní Olešnice

Marie Gabriela ze Schaffgotsche (1781–1853) is recalled for her noble bearing and lasting ties to Dolní Olešnice.

Josef Dlask

1782–1853 (age 71)

Cemetery in Jenišovice

Josef Dlask was a writer who lived from 1782 to 1853.

Karl Viktor Alain de Rohan

1851–1852 (age 1)

Rohan Vault

Karl Viktor Alain de Rohan (1851–1852) is remembered as a beloved child of the Rohan family whose brief life continues...

Prince Alain de Rohan

1829–1857 (age 28)

Rohan Vault

Prince Alain de Rohan was a military officer who lived from 1829 to 1857.

Marie Tereza Vratislavová z Mitrovic

1766–1851 (age 85)

Thun-Hohenstein Vault in Děčín-Chrást

Marie Tereza Vratislavová z Mitrovic (1766–1851) is honored for her dignified presence at the Thun-Hohenstein vault i...

Joseph Sweerts-Spork

1788–1855 (age 67)

Burial Vault of the Sporcks and Swéerts-Sporcks

Joseph Sweerts-Spork was an official who lived from 1788 to 1855.

Ferdinand Joachim Fürst von und zu Trauttmansdorff

1803–1859 (age 56)

Trauttmansdorff Vault

Ferdinand Joachim Fürst von und zu Trauttmansdorff (1803–1859) is remembered for his leadership within the Trauttmans...

Michael Karel z Kounic

1803–1852 (age 49)

Kaunitz Vault

Michael Karel z Kounic was a politician who lived from 1803 to 1852.

Anton Octavian II Fürst von Collalto und San Salvatore

1783–1854 (age 71)

Collalto Vault

Anton Octavian II Fürst von Collalto und San Salvatore (1783–1854) is recalled for his noble responsibilities and the...

John Parish von Senftenberg

1774–1858 (age 84)

Cemetery of the Parish Family

John Parish von Senftenberg was an astronomer who lived from 1774 to 1858.

Marie Leopoldine Gräfin von Schönborn-Wiesentheid

1850–1852 (age 2)

Schönborn Tomb in Vlastislav near Sutom

Marie Leopoldine Gräfin von Schönborn-Wiesentheid (1850–1852) is remembered as a cherished infant of the Schönborn ...

Vartholomaios Koutloumousianos

1772–1851 (age 79)

Mount Athos

Writer who contributed to Greek literature and culture during the independence era.

Emmanuil Xanthos

1772–1852 (age 80)

First Cemetery of Athens

Michael Tositsas

1787–1856 (age 69)

First Cemetery of Athens

Michael Tositsas was a Greek businessperson who lived from 1787 to 1856.

Augustinos Kapodistrias

1778–1857 (age 79)

Platytera Monastery

Joseph Zambelis

1774–1850 (age 76)

Saint Nicholas Church, Eleftheroupoli

Joseph Zambelis was a Greek revolutionary who lived from 1774 to 1850.

Sophie de Marbois-Lebrun, Duchess of Plaisance

1785–1854 (age 69)

Tomb of Sophie de Marbois, Duchesse de Plaisance, Penteli

Sámuel Csiszár

1791–1852 (age 61)

Házsongárd cemetery

Dean who served in Transylvania during the early 19th century and was buried at Házsongárd cemetery.

Márton Debreczeni

1802–1851 (age 49)

Házsongárd cemetery

János Hám

1781–1857 (age 76)

Satu Mare

Politician from Satu Mare who served his community during the early 19th century.

Sámuel Deáki Filep

1784–1855 (age 71)

Házsongárd cemetery

Imre Barra

1799–1854 (age 55)

Házsongárd cemetery

Physician who practiced in Transylvania and was interred at Házsongárd cemetery.

Farkas Bolyai

1775–1856 (age 81)

Reformed Protestant cemetery

Miklós Wesselényi

1796–1850 (age 54)

Jibou

Transylvanian politician associated with Jibou during the early 19th century.

Sámuel Méhes

1785–1852 (age 67)

Házsongárd cemetery

Celesztin Pergő

1784–1858 (age 74)

Házsongárd cemetery

Actor who enriched Transylvanian cultural life and was buried at Házsongárd cemetery.

János Szabó

1767–1858 (age 91)

Házsongárd cemetery

Iordache Filipescu

1782–1854 (age 72)

Radu Vodă Monastery

Politician from the Romanian lands who was interred at the Radu Vodă Monastery.

Lucian Mocioni

1826–1854 (age 28)

Foeni

Sándor Aranyosrákosi Székely

1797–1852 (age 55)

Házsongárd cemetery

Hungarian poet whose literary works enriched 19th-century Hungarian culture.

Gergely Herepei

1807–1859 (age 52)

Házsongárd cemetery

Anna Kántorné Engelhardt

1791–1854 (age 63)

Roman Catholic cemetery of Târgu Mureș

Actress who contributed to Transylvanian theatrical culture during the early 19th century.