Deaths in the 1880s

Josef Pfeifer von Hochwalden

1830–1885 (age 55)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Josef Pfeifer von Hochwalden was a merchant known for his principled trade and generous heart.

Adolf Landauer

1829–1885 (age 56)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Adolf Pollak von Rudin

1817–1884 (age 67)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Adolf Pollak von Rudin was an industrialist who paired progress with a steadfast commitment to his community.

Simon Hock

1815–1887 (age 72)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Simon Spitzer

1826–1887 (age 61)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Simon Spitzer was a scientist who inspired others through his thoughtful pursuit of knowledge.

Josef Kohn

1814–1884 (age 70)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Isidor Schnek

1834–1886 (age 52)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Isidor Schnek was an entrepreneur whose resilience and mentorship strengthened many lives.

Rafael Rosenberger

1845–1883 (age 38)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Isak Elbogen

1812–1883 (age 71)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Isak Elbogen was a rabbi revered for his compassionate guidance and lasting spiritual care.

Simon Szántó

1819–1882 (age 63)

Old Jewish Cemetery

David Rudolf Pollak

1814–1880 (age 66)

Old Jewish Cemetery

David Rudolf Pollak was an entrepreneur dedicated to building opportunity and nurturing civic life.

Heinrich Geiringer

1861–1882 (age 21)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Franz Maria Johann Folliot de Crenneville-Poutet

1815–1888 (age 73)

Altmünster cemetery

Count Franz Folliot de Crenneville (Sopron, March 22, 1815 - Gmunden, June 22, 1888), was an Austrian feldzeugmeister (a...

Johann Philipp Becker

1809–1886 (age 77)

Geneva

Johann Philipp Becker was a nineteenth-century politician and activist who championed progressive political causes.

Joseph-Chrétien Ostrowski

1811–1882 (age 71)

Lausanne

Joseph-Chrétien Ostrowski (1811-1882) was a Polish notable from Ujazd who was buried in his hometown.

Johann Konrad Egloff

1808–1886 (age 78)

Tägerwilen

Johann Konrad Egloff was a nineteenth-century politician dedicated to public service and regional governance.

Robert Allen

1811–1886 (age 75)

Chêne-Bougeries

Robert Allen combined disciplined leadership with care for the community around Chêne-Bougeries.

Esper Alexeïevitch Oukhtomski

1834–1885 (age 51)

Vevey

Esper Alexeïevitch Oukhtomski was a nineteenth-century world traveler whose explorations and writings documented distan...

Antoine Carteret

1813–1889 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

Antoine Carteret's writing captured the landscapes and aspirations of Switzerland in the 19th century.

Thomas Davatz

1815–1888 (age 73)

Mastrils

Thomas Davatz (Fanas, April 23, 1815 — Landquart, February 6, 1888) was a Swiss immigrant to Brazil and the author of ...

Gottfried Kinkel

1815–1882 (age 67)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Gottfried Kinkel was a passionate writer whose liberal ideals enriched Swiss cultural life.

Carl Culmann

1821–1881 (age 60)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Carl Culmann was a notable 19th-century Swiss executive whose business leadership shaped the commercial landscape of his...

Alois Emanuel Biedermann

1819–1885 (age 66)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Alois Emanuel Biedermann worked to strengthen Swiss political institutions with integrity.

Ignaz Heim

1818–1880 (age 62)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ignaz Heim was a 19th-century Swiss composer whose musical works contributed to the cultural heritage of Switzerland.

Alfred Escher

1819–1882 (age 63)

Cemetery Manegg

Alfred Escher steered Switzerland into modernity through railways and banking.

Richard La Nicca

1794–1883 (age 89)

Cemetery Daleu

Richard La Nicca was a long-lived Swiss executive whose business career extended across multiple decades of the 19th cen...

Johann Gaudenz Dietegen Salis

1825–1886 (age 61)

Cemetery Daleu

Johann Gaudenz Dietegen Salis was a lawyer whose steady counsel advanced justice across the canton.

Eduard von Salis

1802–1884 (age 82)

Cemetery Daleu

Eduard von Salis was a 19th-century Swiss trader whose commercial activities contributed significantly to Swiss economic...

Friedrich Wassali

1820–1882 (age 62)

Cemetery Daleu

Friedrich Wassali dedicated himself to grounding Swiss law in fairness and careful scholarship.

Johann Rudolf Schneider

1804–1880 (age 76)

Bremgarten cemetery

Johann Rudolf Schneider was a 19th-century Swiss physician whose medical practice brought care and healing to his commun...

Emile Plantamour

1815–1882 (age 67)

Cemetery of Kings

Émile Plantamour guided the Geneva Observatory with keen curiosity and a commitment to scientific education.

Jean Franel

1824–1885 (age 61)

Cemetery of Kings

Jean Franel was a 19th-century Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the built heritage of Switzerland.

Jeanne-Marie Émilie Turrettini

1824–1889 (age 65)

Cemetery of Kings

Jeanne-Marie Émilie Turrettini answered the call of duty with remarkable courage as a soldier.

Auguste Turrettini

1818–1881 (age 63)

Cemetery of Kings

Auguste Turrettini was a 19th-century Swiss teacher whose educational work influenced generations of students.

Edmond Favre

1812–1880 (age 68)

Cemetery of Kings

Edmond Favre was a committed politician remembered for his calm stewardship.

Marie Favre

1820–1885 (age 65)

Cemetery of Kings

Marie Favre was a 19th-century woman whose life was part of the social history of Switzerland.

Julie Favre

1824–1880 (age 56)

Cemetery of Kings

Julie Favre was remembered for her gentle spirit and devotion to family.

Jacques-Adrien Naville

1816–1880 (age 64)

Cemetery of Kings

Jacques-Adrien Naville was a 19th-century Swiss politician whose public service contributed to the governance of Switzer...

Rudolf Paravicini

1815–1888 (age 73)

Wolfgottesacker

Rudolf Paravicini gave himself to principled political service.

Wilhelm Klein

1825–1887 (age 62)

Wolfgottesacker

Wilhelm Klein was a Swiss politician whose career spanned the mid-19th century.

Abel Burckhardt

1805–1882 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Abel Burckhardt was a devoted deacon known for his compassionate service.

Wilhelm Vischer

1833–1886 (age 53)

Wolfgottesacker

Wilhelm Vischer was a Swiss librarian known for his scholarly contributions to bibliographic science.

Karl Sarasin

1815–1886 (age 71)

Wolfgottesacker

Karl Sarasin contributed thoughtful literary work to his era.

Friedrich Miescher-His

1811–1887 (age 76)

Wolfgottesacker

Friedrich Miescher-His was a Swiss physician dedicated to serving his community with skill and compassion.

Joseph Harvey Waggoner

1820–1889 (age 69)

Wolfgottesacker

Joseph Harvey Waggoner is remembered for his calm and dignified presence.

Johann Heinrich Gelzer

1813–1889 (age 76)

Wolfgottesacker

Johann Heinrich Gelzer (17 October 1813 – 15 August 1889) was a Swiss historian and diplomat who was a native of Schaf...

Johann Jakob Bachofen

1815–1887 (age 72)

Wolfgottesacker

Johann Jakob Bachofen (22 December 1815 – 25 November 1887) was a Swiss antiquarian, jurist, philologist, anthropologi...

Carl Rothpletz

1814–1885 (age 71)

Wolfgottesacker

Carl Rothpletz was a Swiss architect whose designs shaped the built landscape of his time.

Ludwig Heinrich Grote

1825–1887 (age 62)

Wolfgottesacker

Ludwig Heinrich Grote left a literary legacy cherished by readers of his time.

J. N. Andrews

1829–1883 (age 54)

Wolfgottesacker

J. N. Andrews was a writer whose literary contributions enriched the intellectual culture of his era.