Deaths in the 1870s

Nicolas Defrêcheux

1825–1874 (age 49)

Robermont Cemetery

Writer Nicolas Defrêcheux chronicled Belgian society with lyrical prose.

Joseph Forgeur

1802–1872 (age 70)

Robermont Cemetery

Adolphe Borgnet

1804–1875 (age 71)

Robermont Cemetery

Historian Adolphe Borgnet safeguarded Belgian heritage through meticulous scholarship.

Antoine Frédéric Spring

1814–1872 (age 58)

Robermont Cemetery

Antoine Frédéric Spring was a Belgian physician who practiced medicine during the nineteenth century.

Lambert de Hasse-de Grand-Ry

1808–1872 (age 64)

Robermont Cemetery

Politician Lambert de Hasse-de Grand-Ry guided civic reforms in 19th-century Belgium.

Ulysse Capitaine

1828–1871 (age 43)

Robermont Cemetery

Ulysse Capitaine was a Belgian historian whose scholarly work enriched nineteenth-century European historiography.

Joseph Vander Linden

1798–1877 (age 79)

Laeken Cemetery

Joseph Vander Linden championed public welfare in Belgian politics.

Etienne Constantin de Gerlache

1785–1871 (age 86)

Orgeo

Etienne Constantin de Gerlache was a Belgian politician instrumental in the nation's early political development.

Charles Auguste de Bériot

1802–1870 (age 68)

Laeken Cemetery

Composer and violinist Charles Auguste de Bériot reshaped violin pedagogy in Belgium.

Marie Pleyel

1811–1875 (age 64)

Laeken Cemetery

Marie Pleyel was a Belgian composer whose musical works exemplified the Romantic sensibilities of the nineteenth century...

Joseph Poelaert

1817–1879 (age 62)

Laeken Cemetery

Architect Joseph Poelaert designed iconic civic landmarks that define Brussels.

Theophile Fallon

1791–1872 (age 81)

Laeken Cemetery

Theophile Fallon was a Belgian lawyer whose legal career spanned the early decades of the nineteenth century.

Henri Partoes

1790–1873 (age 83)

Laeken Cemetery

Architect Henri Partoes shaped Belgium’s urban landscape with restrained elegance.

Willem De Mol

1846–1874 (age 28)

Laeken Cemetery

Willem De Mol was a Belgian composer whose works enriched the musical heritage of nineteenth-century Europe.

Louis-Joseph Ghémar

1819–1873 (age 54)

Laeken Cemetery

Louis-Joseph Ghémar was an early Belgian photographer celebrated for his architectural and landscape imagery.

Edouard Parthon de Von

1788–1877 (age 89)

Laeken Cemetery

Edouard Parthon de Von was a Belgian writer whose literary contributions marked him as a significant voice in nineteenth...

George William Drory

1803–1879 (age 76)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

George William Drory was a civil engineer committed to shaping Belgium's infrastructure.

Charles Waelbroeck

1824–1877 (age 53)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Charles Waelbroeck was a Belgian politician whose career spanned the mid-nineteenth century.

Louis Martial Minard

1801–1875 (age 74)

Campo Santo

Louis Martial Minard was an architect whose designs contributed to Belgium's 19th-century cityscapes.

Rosalie Loveling

1834–1875 (age 41)

Campo Santo

Rosalie Loveling was a Belgian writer whose literary works reflected the intellectual currents of the nineteenth century...

Felix Marie Alfons Boone

1821–1870 (age 49)

Campo Santo

Felix Marie Alfons Boone was a writer who enriched Belgian letters in the mid-19th century.

Ferdinand Augustijn Snellaert

1809–1872 (age 63)

Campo Santo

Ferdinand Augustijn Snellaert was a Belgian writer and scholar whose works contributed significantly to nineteenth-centu...

Thomas Esmonde

1829–1872 (age 43)

Brugge General Cemetery

Thomas Esmonde served as a military professional whose steadfast service is remembered.

Nicolas Bosret

1799–1876 (age 77)

Belgrade Cemetery

Nicolas Bosret was a 19th-century Belgian writer whose literary works contributed significantly to European culture.

Gérard Le Grelle

1793–1871 (age 78)

Sint-Fredeganduskerkhof

Gérard Le Grelle was a politician who advocated for civic progress during Belgium's early years.

Gabriel Glépin

1817–1879 (age 62)

cimetière d'Hornu

Gabriel Glépin was a Belgian writer active during the 19th century whose literary works enriched his era.

Daniël-Adolphe Roberts-Jones

1806–1874 (age 68)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 11

Daniël-Adolphe Roberts-Jones was a painter whose canvases celebrated Belgium's natural and urban scenes.

Heinrich Christoph Rieken

1797–1875 (age 78)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 19

Heinrich Christoph Rieken was a 19th-century physician whose medical practice contributed to the healthcare of his commu...

Aleksey Golitsyn

1800–1877 (age 77)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 2

Aleksey Golitsyn was a noble-minded figure whose presence strengthened Brussels’ international community.

Gérard Armand Roger Helman

1830–1879 (age 49)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 18

Gérard Armand Roger Helman was a Belgian foreign minister whose diplomatic efforts shaped his nation's international re...

Charles Jean François Jacqmotte

1797–1878 (age 81)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 18

Charles Jean François Jacqmotte was a merchant respected for fair commerce and community investment.

Eugène Guyot

1820–1875 (age 55)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 2

Eugène Guyot was a 19th-century Belgian businessperson whose commercial ventures contributed to economic development.

Daniël Théodore Gevers van Endegeest

1793–1877 (age 84)

Oegstgeest

Daniël Théodore Gevers van Endegeest was a distinguished Dutch politician whose career spanned nearly nine decades of ...

Princess Louise of Prussia

1808–1870 (age 62)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Princess Louise of Prussia was a gracious aristocrat whose kindness and patronage enriched those around her.

Sophie of Württemberg

1818–1877 (age 59)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Sophie of Württemberg was a 19th-century aristocrat whose life embodied the traditions and elegance of European nobilit...

Princess Amalia of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

1830–1872 (age 42)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Princess Amalia of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach was a benevolent benefactor who lifted many through her generous spirit.

William, Prince of Orange

1840–1879 (age 39)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

William, Prince of Orange, was the crown prince of the Netherlands and a prominent figure in 19th-century European royal...

Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands

1820–1879 (age 59)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands was a valiant military figure known for his integrity and steady leadership.

Johan Rudolph Thorbecke

1798–1872 (age 74)

The Hague General Cemetery

Johan Rudolph Thorbecke was a preeminent Dutch statesman whose constitutional reforms and political vision fundamentally...

Ahasverus Samuel van Nierop

1813–1878 (age 65)

Muiderberg

Ahasverus Samuel van Nierop was a principled politician who sought the common good with steadfast resolve.

Adelheid Ernestine Caroline Henriëtte Solger

1817–1870 (age 53)

The Hague General Cemetery

Adelheid Ernestine Caroline Henriëtte Solger was a 19th-century socialite whose grace and refinement exemplified aristo...

Gerard van Swinderen

1804–1879 (age 75)

Harich

Gerard van Swinderen was a conscientious politician who championed measured, inclusive governance.

Hendrik Jan Nassau

1791–1873 (age 82)

Noorderbegraafplaats

Hendrik Jan Nassau was a 19th-century Dutch writer whose literary works contributed significantly to the cultural life o...

Johann Joseph Hoffmann

1805–1878 (age 73)

Begraafplaats Groenesteeg

Johann Joseph Hoffmann was a celebrated writer whose thoughtful prose enriched the cultural fabric of his era.

Frederik Kaiser

1808–1872 (age 64)

Begraafplaats Groenesteeg

Frederik Kaiser was a distinguished 19th-century Dutch astronomer whose scientific observations and research advanced as...

Evert Jan Brill

1811–1871 (age 60)

Begraafplaats Groenesteeg

Evert Jan Brill was a visionary photographer whose images helped shape the emerging art of his time.

Johan Georg Schwartze

1814–1874 (age 60)

Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery

Dutch painter from Amsterdam known for his contributions to 19th-century art.

Samuel John van Limburg Stirum

1798–1875 (age 77)

Westerveld

Samuel John van Limburg Stirum was a dignified politician remembered for his steady leadership and public-mindedness.

Johanna Maria Warin

1778–1874 (age 96)

Westerveld

A woman of considerable longevity who lived through nearly a century of Dutch history.

Samuel Juda Oppenheim

1788–1873 (age 85)

Noorderbegraafplaats

Samuel Juda Oppenheim was a dedicated merchant who balanced trade with care for his community.