Deaths in the 1870s

Joseph von Führich

1800–1876 (age 76)

Olšany Cemetery

Joseph von Führich (1800-1876) was a Czech painter born in Chrastava and buried in Olšany Cemetery, Prague.

Jan Swerts

1820–1879 (age 59)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Swerts (1820-1879) was a Belgian-born artist from Antwerp who died in Prague and was buried in Olšany Cemetery.

Karel Jaromír Erben

1811–1870 (age 59)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Jaromír Erben preserved Czech folklore and inspired readers with his literary voice.

Václav Treitz

1819–1872 (age 53)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Treitz was a pioneering Czech photographer who documented 19th-century Prague and its people.

Jaroslav Čermák

1830–1878 (age 48)

Olšany Cemetery

Jaroslav Čermák is remembered as a gifted illustrator whose historical scenes helped rekindle Czech national pride.

Karel Sabina

1813–1877 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Sabina was a notable Czech writer who contributed significantly to 19th-century Bohemian literature.

Josef Andreas Kranner

1801–1871 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Andreas Kranner is remembered as an architect whose stewardship preserved Prague’s medieval treasures.

Josef Mánes

1820–1871 (age 51)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Mánes was an accomplished Czech illustrator and painter of the 19th century.

Jan Erazim Vocel

1802–1871 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Erazim Vocel is remembered as a pioneering writer and historian who illuminated Czech antiquity.

Josef František Frič

1804–1876 (age 72)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef František Frič was a respected 19th-century Czech lawyer and legal professional.

Josef Wenzig

1807–1876 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Wenzig is remembered as a writer whose lyrical librettos enriched Czech musical life.

Vilém Blodek

1834–1874 (age 40)

Olšany Cemetery

Vilém Blodek was a notable Czech composer whose works enriched 19th-century Bohemian musical culture.

Václav Emanuel Horák

1800–1871 (age 71)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Emanuel Horák is remembered as a composer whose sacred music guided Czech liturgical traditions.

Lella Ricci

1850–1871 (age 21)

Olšany Cemetery

Lella Ricci was an accomplished opera singer whose performances enriched 19th-century European musical culture.

Vilém Ignác Petters

1826–1875 (age 49)

Olšany Cemetery

Vilém Ignác Petters is remembered as a physician whose care and mentorship strengthened Prague’s medical community.

Vincenc Vávra Haštalský

1824–1877 (age 53)

Olšany Cemetery

Vincenc Vávra Haštalský was a dedicated Czech translator who facilitated cultural exchange in 19th-century Bohemia.

František Dittrich

1801–1875 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

František Dittrich is remembered as a businessperson whose integrity and civic spirit supported Prague’s economy.

František Josef Řezáč

1819–1879 (age 60)

Olšany Cemetery

František Josef Řezáč was a significant Czech writer whose works contributed to 19th-century Bohemian literature.

Josef Niklas

1817–1877 (age 60)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Niklas is remembered as a teacher who inspired generations with learning and integrity.

Anna Náprstková

1788–1873 (age 85)

Olšany Cemetery

Anna Náprstková was a successful 19th-century Czech businessperson and entrepreneur.

Eberhard Antonín Jonák

1820–1879 (age 59)

Olšany Cemetery

Eberhard Antonín Jonák is remembered as a writer who championed Czech letters and thoughtful discourse.

Alois Bubák

1824–1870 (age 46)

Olšany Cemetery

Alois Bubák was a 19th-century Bohemian teacher who dedicated his life to education.

František Antonín Nickerl

1813–1871 (age 58)

Olšany Cemetery

František Antonín Nickerl is remembered as a physician and naturalist who blended scientific rigor with a love of the ...

František Uher

1825–1870 (age 45)

Olšany Cemetery

František Uher was a 19th-century Bohemian lawyer who served his community through legal practice.

Ignác Řivnáč

1804–1874 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

Ignác Řivnáč is remembered as an art collector who championed cultural appreciation in his time.

Jan Bohumil Ceyp z Peclinovce

1835–1879 (age 44)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Bohumil Ceyp z Peclinovce was a 19th-century Czech writer who enriched the region's literary tradition.

Václav Vaňka

1798–1872 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Vaňka is remembered as a lawyer whose integrity steadied his community.

Moses Porges von Portheim

1781–1870 (age 89)

Olšany Cemetery

Moses Porges von Portheim was an early 19th-century politician who served his community for many decades.

Frantisek Simecek

1842–1877 (age 35)

Olšany Cemetery

Frantisek Simecek is remembered as a writer who captured the spirit of his generation.

Josef Dastich

1835–1870 (age 35)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Dastich was a 19th-century Bohemian teacher devoted to educating his community.

Josef Jiří Stankovský

1844–1879 (age 35)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Jiří Stankovský is remembered as an actor who brought depth to the Czech stage.

Josef Pečírka

1818–1870 (age 52)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Pečírka was a 19th-century Czech writer who contributed to the region's literary heritage.

Karel Svoboda

1824–1870 (age 46)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Svoboda is remembered as an illustrator whose art brought stories to life.

Karl Wurbs

1807–1876 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Karl Wurbs was a long-serving 19th-century teacher who dedicated his life to education in Bohemia.

Eduard Daubek

1811–1878 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

Eduard Daubek is remembered as a politician guided by thoughtful service.

Václav Staněk

1804–1871 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Staněk was a 19th-century Czech writer who enriched his nation's literary culture.

Franz Thomé

1807–1872 (age 65)

Olšany Cemetery

Franz Thomé is remembered as an actor whose talent enlivened Prague’s stages.

Jan Adolf Brandeis

1818–1872 (age 54)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Adolf Brandeis was a 19th-century pioneer of photography who documented Bohemian life.

Emanuel Rom

1812–1878 (age 66)

Olšany Cemetery

Emanuel Rom is remembered as a painter whose works captured quiet beauty.

Frantisek Dedera

1817–1878 (age 61)

Olšany Cemetery

František Dedera was a 19th-century police officer who served his Bohemian community.

Leopold Sievers

1804–1879 (age 75)

Olšany Cemetery

Leopold Sievers is remembered as a printer who safeguarded the integrity of the written word.

Ludmila Šimáčková

1844–1879 (age 35)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech writer of the 19th century whose literary works contributed to Bohemian cultural life.

Carl Renner

1847–1875 (age 28)

Olšany Cemetery

Carl Renner is remembered as a librarian who opened doors to learning.

Jan Kaš

1825–1873 (age 48)

Olšany Cemetery

A 19th-century Prague resident who lived during a period of significant cultural and social change.

Petr Holeček

1808–1873 (age 65)

Olšany Cemetery

Petr Holeček was a devoted member of Prague's community whose steady presence left a lasting impression.

Karel Wiesenfeld

1802–1870 (age 68)

Olšany Cemetery

A Czech teacher whose career contributed to 19th-century Prague's educational development.

Ferdinand Urban

1825–1879 (age 54)

Olšany Cemetery

Ferdinand Urban balanced entrepreneurship with a generous spirit toward colleagues and clients.

Josef Otakar Veselý

1853–1879 (age 26)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech dramaturge whose work contributed significantly to 19th-century Prague's theatrical and literary culture.

Václav Kalenda

1801–1878 (age 77)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Kalenda enriched Czech letters with thoughtful reflections that resonated beyond his own lifetime.

Rudolf Wirsing

1808–1878 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

A Czech actor whose performances enriched 19th-century Prague's theatrical landscape.