Deaths in the 1880s

Ludwig Carl Seydler

1810–1888 (age 78)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Ludwig Carl Seydler composed heartfelt music that enriched Viennese salons and sacred spaces alike.

Franz Plattner

1825–1887 (age 62)

Westfriedhof

Otto Prechtler

1813–1881 (age 68)

Westfriedhof

Otto Prechtler was a prolific dramatist whose works helped shape mid-19th century Austrian theatre.

Philipp Schey von Koromla

1798–1881 (age 83)

Jüdischer Friedhof Lackenbach

Johann Nepomuk Hueber

1802–1885 (age 83)

Westfriedhof

Painter Johann Nepomuk Hueber (1802–1885) left a legacy of serene compositions that continue to invite contemplation.

Alexander Freiherr von Warsberg

1836–1889 (age 53)

Friedhof St. Leonhard

Alexander Freiherr [Baron] von Warsberg (30 March 1836 – 28 May 1889) was an Austrian government official and travel w...

Georg Mader

1824–1881 (age 57)

Friedhof Wilten

Miller Georg Mader (1824–1881) was a steady presence whose work nourished the community he served.

Wilhelm Andreas von Alemann

1798–1881 (age 83)

Friedhof Millstatt alt

Wilhelm Andreas von Alemann was an Austrian teacher who lived from 1798 to 1881.

Gustav Gaul

1836–1888 (age 52)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Painter Gustav Gaul (1836–1888) celebrated the quiet splendour of the countryside through luminous landscapes.

Leopold Friedrich von Hofmann

1822–1885 (age 63)

Hinterbrühl Cemetery

Leopold Friedrich von Hofmann was an Austrian politician who lived from 1822 to 1885.

Rudolph Vivenot

1807–1884 (age 77)

Weidling Cemetery

Composer Rudolph Vivenot (1807–1884) touched listeners with music that married lyrical warmth to expressive clarity.

Adalbert Duchek

1824–1882 (age 58)

Weidling Cemetery

Adalbert Duchek was an Austrian physician who lived from 1824 to 1882.

Joseph von Beck

1815–1887 (age 72)

Weidling Cemetery

Writer Joseph von Beck (1815–1887) offered thoughtful prose that kept watch over the human experience with steady care...

Georg von Thaa

1799–1882 (age 83)

Helenenfriedhof Baden, Lower Austria

Georg von Thaa was an Austrian who lived from 1799 to 1882.

Josef Wertheimer

1800–1887 (age 87)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Writer Josef Wertheimer (1800–1887) crafted prose that combined thoughtful insight with a steadfast moral compass.

Leopold Kompert

1822–1886 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Leopold Kompert was an Austrian writer who lived from 1822 to 1886.

Ignaz Kuranda

1811–1884 (age 73)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Writer Ignaz Kuranda (1811–1884) championed fairness through writing marked by both intellect and compassion.

Miska Hauser

1822–1887 (age 65)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Miska Hauser was an Austrian writer who lived from 1822 to 1887.

Leopold Feldmann

1802–1882 (age 80)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Writer Leopold Feldmann (1802–1882) shared warmth and clarity through works that celebrated humanity with affectionate...

Maximilian Steiner

1830–1880 (age 50)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Maximilian Steiner was an Austrian theatre manager who lived from 1830 to 1880.

Compars Herrmann

1816–1887 (age 71)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Carl (Compars) Herrmann (1816–1887) was a German illusionist and magician.

Ignatz Kolisch

1837–1889 (age 52)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Baron Ignatz von Kolisch (6 April 1837 – 30 April 1889), also Baron Ignaz von Kolisch (German) or báró Kolisch Igná...

Hermann Edler von Zeissl

1817–1884 (age 67)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Professor Hermann Edler von Zeissl (1817–1884) nurtured intellect and character through a lifetime of dedicated teachi...

Eduard von Wiener

1822–1886 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Eduard von Wiener was an Austrian banker who lived from 1822 to 1886.

Friedrich Schey von Koromla

1815–1881 (age 66)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Banker whose steady leadership helped sustain commerce and support civic life during a period of transformation.

Moritz Auspitz

1803–1880 (age 77)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Moritz Auspitz was an Austrian physician who lived from 1803 to 1880.

Simon von Winterstein

1819–1883 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Politician devoted to building respectful dialogue and measured reforms during a challenging era.

Nathan Weiss

1851–1883 (age 32)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Max Wolff

1840–1886 (age 46)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Composer whose graceful music enriched the cultural life of his city.

Nathan Kallir

1821–1886 (age 65)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Moriz Ludassy

1825–1885 (age 60)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Journalist whose disciplined reporting and thoughtful perspective informed and steadied public discourse.

Maximilian Dormitzer

1819–1881 (age 62)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Anton Ascher

1820–1884 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Actor celebrated for portraying complex emotions with warmth and conviction on the Viennese stage.

Moritz Rappaport

1808–1880 (age 72)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Ignaz Hofmann von Hofmannsthal

1807–1886 (age 79)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Respected patron and community elder whose steady support uplifted those around him.

Max von Springer

1808–1885 (age 77)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Mayer Arthur von Schnapper

1822–1886 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Banker who combined financial prudence with generous civic concern.

Philipp von Mauthner

1835–1881 (age 46)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Isak Löbel

1819–1883 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Banker known for guiding clients with integrity while supporting enduring communal institutions.

Heinrich Benedikt

1822–1883 (age 61)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Bernhard Kollmann

1833–1885 (age 52)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Entrepreneur whose ventures paired commercial ambition with a commitment to shared prosperity.

Adolf Eisler

d. 1883

Old Jewish Cemetery

Jakob Rappaport

1840–1886 (age 46)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Esteemed community figure whose steady dedication fostered unity and care.

Moses Stein

1825–1888 (age 63)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Alois Stein

1817–1884 (age 67)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Alois Stein was a dedicated businessperson whose steady leadership supported Prague's Jewish community in the 19th centu...

Charlotte Esther Rothschild

1885–1885 (age 0)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Henriette von Wertheimer

1807–1888 (age 81)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Henriette von Wertheimer was a beloved salonnière whose gatherings nurtured culture and connection in her community.

Abraham Popper

d. 1885

Old Jewish Cemetery

Moritz Hirschl

1826–1883 (age 57)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Moritz Hirschl was an entrepreneur who balanced business acumen with deep care for the well-being of his community.

Bernard Kraus

1828–1887 (age 59)

Old Jewish Cemetery