Deaths in the 1870s

Maximilian Joseph von Tarnóczy

1806–1876 (age 70)

Salzburg Cathedral

Maximilian Joseph von Tarnóczy was a politician whose steady stewardship brought reassurance to Salzburg during times o...

Fülöp Batthyány-Strattmann

1781–1870 (age 89)

Güssing

Fülöp Batthyány-Strattmann was a Hungarian politician active during the nineteenth century.

Maximilian Joseph Paulus

1809–1879 (age 70)

Gumpoldskirchen

Maximilian Joseph Paulus was a physician admired for his empathetic practice and thoughtful pursuit of medical knowledge...

Moritz von Todesco

1816–1873 (age 57)

Döbling Cemetery

Moritz von Todesco was a successful entrepreneur who shaped Vienna's commercial landscape.

Anton Schnapper

1788–1870 (age 82)

Döbling Cemetery

Anton Schnapper was a banker whose integrity and foresight helped his community thrive.

Alois Regenhart

1815–1871 (age 56)

Cemetery Perchtoldsdorf

Alois Regenhart was an entrepreneur who contributed to Vienna's economic development.

Michael Etienne

1827–1879 (age 52)

Friedhof Hadersdorf-Weidlingau

Michael Etienne was a journalist devoted to clear reporting and the power of informed citizenship.

Theodor Löwenthal

1798–1878 (age 80)

Liesing Cemetery

Theodor Löwenthal was an entrepreneur whose business ventures shaped nineteenth-century Vienna.

Carl Treumann

1823–1877 (age 54)

Heiligenstädter Friedhof

Carl Treumann was an actor celebrated for his heartfelt stage presence and generous spirit.

Johann Georg Kapfinger

1809–1873 (age 64)

Sebastianskirche

Johann Georg Kapfinger was a priest who served with dedication at the Sebastianskirche.

Franz Haydinger

1797–1876 (age 79)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Franz Haydinger was a bibliophile whose devotion to books kept countless stories alive.

Theodor Helm

1810–1875 (age 65)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Theodor Helm was a physician whose medical practice advanced healthcare in Vienna.

Karl Hofbauer

1829–1871 (age 42)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Karl Hofbauer was a local historian whose detailed research celebrated the spirit of his region.

Johannes Evangelist Drahanek

1800–1876 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Johannes Evangelist Drahanek was a composer whose works enriched Vienna's musical heritage.

Carl von Rokitansky

1804–1878 (age 74)

Hernalser Friedhof

Carl von Rokitansky was a physician whose pioneering work in pathology shaped the future of medicine.

Andreas Groll

1812–1872 (age 60)

Haydnpark

Andreas Groll was a pioneering photographer whose work shaped nineteenth-century visual art.

Josef von Bergmann

1796–1872 (age 76)

Romantikerfriedhof Maria Enzersdorf

Historian Josef von Bergmann chronicled the course of Austrian history with rigorous scholarship and a steady voice.

Eugenie Kenyon

1806–1877 (age 71)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Eugenie Kenyon was a benefactor whose philanthropic work improved Vienna's community.

Ferdinand Fellner the Elder

1815–1871 (age 56)

Grinzing Cemetery

Ferdinand Fellner the Elder shaped Vienna’s architectural identity with refined buildings that balanced grandeur and c...

Valentin von Streffleur

1808–1870 (age 62)

Hütteldorfer Friedhof

Valentin von Streffleur was an Austrian writer and journalist of 19th-century Vienna.

Julius Klob

1831–1879 (age 48)

Grinzing Cemetery

Physician Julius Klob brought compassion and steady expertise to the evolving practices of Victorian‑era medicine.

Josef Anton Gugitz

1798–1872 (age 74)

Grinzing Cemetery

Josef Anton Gugitz was an Austrian resident of Vienna whose life extended from 1798 to 1872.

Princess Sophie of Bavaria

1805–1872 (age 67)

Imperial Crypt

Princess Sophie of Bavaria combined deep moral conviction with political acuity to support the stability of the imperial...

Caroline Augusta of Bavaria

1792–1873 (age 81)

Imperial Crypt

Caroline Augusta of Bavaria was an aristocrat and member of European nobility.

Archduke Franz Karl of Austria

1802–1878 (age 76)

Imperial Crypt

Archduke Franz Karl of Austria provided steadfast leadership rooted in tradition and dedication to the imperial institut...

Josef Grüllemeyer

1811–1871 (age 60)

Ottakringer Friedhof

Josef Grüllemeyer was an Austrian entrepreneur active in 19th-century Vienna.

Eva Maria Decker

1792–1873 (age 81)

Spital

Eva Maria Decker embodied compassionate service to her community during decades of change in Vienna.

Peter Bleich

1798–1871 (age 73)

Schmelzer cemetery

Peter Bleich was an Austrian writer of the 19th century.

Ferdinand I of Austria

1793–1875 (age 82)

Imperial Crypt

Ferdinand I of Austria reigned with conscience and humility during an era of sweeping political changes.

Princess Maria Annunziata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies

1843–1871 (age 28)

Imperial Crypt

Princess Maria Annunziata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was a member of European nobility.

Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany

1797–1870 (age 73)

Imperial Crypt

Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, pursued thoughtful reforms while upholding dynastic obligations amid rising nationali...

Francis V, Duke of Modena

1819–1875 (age 56)

Imperial Crypt

Francis V, Duke of Modena, was a political figure and nobleman of 19th-century Europe.

Archduke Karl Ferdinand of Austria

1818–1874 (age 56)

Imperial Crypt

Archduke Karl Ferdinand of Austria upheld dynastic responsibilities with dignity and attentive service.

Georg Hellmesberger

1800–1873 (age 73)

Hietzing Cemetery

Georg Hellmesberger was an Austrian composer of 19th-century Vienna.

Katharina Fröhlich

1800–1879 (age 79)

Hietzing Cemetery

Katharina Fröhlich inspired Vienna’s Romantic art scene with her own creations and generous patronage.

Franz Grillparzer

1791–1872 (age 81)

Hietzing Cemetery

Franz Grillparzer was one of Austria's greatest writers and dramatists of the 19th century.

Henrietta Treffz

1818–1878 (age 60)

Hietzing Cemetery

Esteemed Viennese opera singer whose radiant performances enlivened the city’s theaters.

Franz von Pitha

1810–1875 (age 65)

Hietzing Cemetery

Franz von Pitha was an Austrian physician and medical professional of 19th-century Vienna.

Johann Nepomuk Reithoffer

1781–1872 (age 91)

Hietzing Cemetery

Entrepreneur whose industrious ventures and civic generosity helped shape Hietzing’s prosperity.

Karl Möring

1810–1870 (age 60)

Hietzing Cemetery

Karl Möring was an Austrian politician of the nineteenth century.

Valentin Teirich

1844–1876 (age 32)

Hietzing Cemetery

Architect whose elegant structures added dignity to Vienna’s streets.

Marie Kalergi

1840–1877 (age 37)

Hietzing Cemetery

Marie Kalergi was an Austrian woman of the nineteenth century.

Florian Pasetti

1793–1875 (age 82)

Hietzing Cemetery

Engineer devoted to strengthening the city’s infrastructure with reliable works.

Josef von Pipitz

1798–1877 (age 79)

Hietzing Cemetery

Josef von Pipitz was an Austrian politician with a career spanning nearly eight decades.

Betty Fröhlich

1797–1878 (age 81)

Hietzing Cemetery

Painter celebrated for evocative canvases that captured light and humanity.

Johann Friedrich Walzer

1818–1874 (age 56)

Heiligenkreuz

Johann Friedrich Walzer was an Austrian painter of the nineteenth century.

Wilhelm Carré

1817–1873 (age 56)

Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery

Circus director whose visionary spectacles brought wonder to countless audiences.

Karl Isidor Beck

1817–1879 (age 62)

Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery

Karl Isidor Beck was an Austrian writer and intellectual of the nineteenth century.

Karl Albrecht Fichtner

1805–1873 (age 68)

Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery

Actor remembered for commanding yet tender performances on the Viennese stage.

Carl Rettich

1805–1878 (age 73)

Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery

Carl Rettich was an Austrian stage actor of the nineteenth century.