Deaths in the 1880s

Alphonse Taïée

1846–1887 (age 41)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Alphonse Taïée was a skilled decorative painter whose artistic talents contributed to Belgium's nineteenth-century cul...

Hippolyte Metdepenningen

1799–1881 (age 82)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Hippolyte Metdepenningen was a lawyer whose principled service elevated the legal profession in Ghent.

Benoit Van Outrive

1805–1881 (age 76)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Benoit Van Outrive was a committed Belgian politician who dedicated his career to public service and community advanceme...

Charles Lebeau

1812–1882 (age 70)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Charles Lebeau was a lawyer known for his thoughtful advocacy and steady guidance.

Émile Vandam

1832–1888 (age 56)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Émile Vandam was a distinguished Belgian lawyer whose professional expertise contributed to nineteenth-century Belgian ...

Ambroise Verschaffelt

1825–1886 (age 61)

Campo Santo

Ambroise Verschaffelt was a writer and horticultural advocate whose publications nurtured the public’s love of plants.

Gustave De Battice

1839–1889 (age 50)

Campo Santo

Gustave De Battice was a devoted Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry and spiritual leadership served his congregatio...

Father Damien

1840–1889 (age 49)

Saint Anthony's chapel

Damien De Veuster , popularly known as Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai (Dutch: Pater Damiaan or Heilige Damiaan...

François-Léopold Cornet

1834–1887 (age 53)

Mons Cemetery

François-Léopold Cornet was a skilled Belgian engineer whose technical contributions advanced Belgium's industrial and...

Louis Libert Guillaume Marie de Villers de Pité

1803–1889 (age 86)

cimetière de Dieupart

Louis Libert Guillaume Marie de Villers de Pité left a legacy of measured and principled political leadership.

Albert Charle

1821–1889 (age 68)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 5

Albert Charle was a talented Belgian architect whose designs contributed to nineteenth-century architectural development...

Antoine Trappeniers

1824–1887 (age 63)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 16

Antoine Trappeniers is honored for his thoughtful architectural contributions to Brussels.

Felix Vanderstraeten

1823–1884 (age 61)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 14

Felix Vanderstraeten was a dedicated Belgian politician whose service contributed to nineteenth-century civic governance...

Ferdinand de l'Eau d'Andrimont

1816–1884 (age 68)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 2

Ferdinand de l’Eau d’Andrimont is remembered as a lawyer committed to fairness and integrity.

Hippolyte Delecosse

1839–1882 (age 43)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Hippolyte Delecosse was a respected Belgian physician whose medical expertise and dedication served his patients with co...

Joseph Jamet

1832–1887 (age 55)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 14

Joseph Jamet is celebrated for his expressive voice and his generous sharing of music.

J.J. Beijnes

1814–1888 (age 74)

Haarlem

Johannes Jacobus, or J.J.

Prince Frederik of the Netherlands

1797–1881 (age 84)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Prince Frederik was a loyal royal military leader whose steady presence supported the Netherlands through a period of tr...

Prince Alexander, Prince of Orange

1851–1884 (age 33)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Prince Alexander, Prince of Orange was a member of the Dutch royal family.

Geertruida Bosboom-Toussaint

1812–1886 (age 74)

The Hague General Cemetery

Geertruida Bosboom-Toussaint was a pioneering novelist whose elegant realism enriched Dutch literature.

Anton Mauve

1838–1888 (age 50)

The Hague General Cemetery

Anthonij "Anton" Rudolf Mauve (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑntɔn ˈmʌuvə]; 18 September 1838 – 5 February 1888) was a ...

Koenraad Wolter Gratama

1831–1888 (age 57)

The Hague General Cemetery

Koenraad Wolter Gratama was a dedicated chemist who nurtured scientific progress through both research and mentorship.

Karel Cornelis Bunnik

1830–1884 (age 54)

The Hague General Cemetery

Karel Cornelis Bunnik was a Dutch naval officer of the nineteenth century.

Carel Gabriel Cobet

1813–1889 (age 76)

Begraafplaats Groenesteeg

Carel Gabriel Cobet was a respected classical scholar whose teaching inspired deep devotion to ancient learning.

Abraham Everard Simon Thomas

1820–1886 (age 66)

Begraafplaats Groenesteeg

Abraham Everard Simon Thomas was a Dutch university teacher of the nineteenth century.

Jacob Wernerus Constantinus van Gorkum

1809–1880 (age 71)

Old cemetery, Roermond

Jacob Wernerus Constantinus van Gorkum was a steadfast military officer who led with discipline and compassion.

Josephina Carolina Petronella Hubertina van Aefferden

1820–1888 (age 68)

Old cemetery, Roermond

Josephina Carolina Petronella Hubertina van Aefferden was a Dutch woman of the nineteenth century.

Multatuli

1820–1887 (age 67)

Westerveld

Eduard Douwes Dekker (2 March 1820 – 19 February 1887), better known by his pen name Multatuli (from Latin multa tulī...

Andreas Hohwü

1803–1885 (age 82)

Westerveld

Andreas Hohwü was a Dutch instrument maker of the nineteenth century.

Thomas Hohwü

1838–1889 (age 51)

Westerveld

Thomas Hohwü was a master instrument maker whose precise craftsmanship supported the scientific endeavors of his era.

Hendrik Willem Fromberg

1812–1882 (age 70)

Moscowa

Hendrik Willem Fromberg was a Dutch architect of the nineteenth century.

Hugo Maarleveld

1833–1886 (age 53)

Emaus Cemetery

Hugo Maarleveld was a sensitive painter who revealed the quiet beauty of daily life through his art.

Simon van West

1808–1882 (age 74)

Emaus Cemetery

Simon van West was a 19th-century carpenter who lived from 1808 to 1882.

Johannes Stricker

1816–1886 (age 70)

Zorgvlied

Johannes Stricker was a devoted theologian whose thoughtful teaching guided many toward deeper faith.

Anna Magdalena Smit

1847–1881 (age 34)

Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery

Anna Magdalena Smit was an Amsterdam resident who lived from 1847 to 1881.

Jan Goeverneur

1809–1889 (age 80)

Zuiderbegraafplaats

Jan Goeverneur was a devoted writer whose steady voice enriched Dutch letters in the nineteenth century.

Franciscus Donders

1818–1889 (age 71)

Cemetery Oud-Zuilen

Franciscus (Franz) Cornelius Donders FRS FRSE (27 May 1818 – 24 March 1889) was a Dutch ophthalmologist.

Johannes Kneppelhout

1814–1885 (age 71)

Algemene begraafplaats Katwijk

Johannes Kneppelhout was a writer whose careful observations and kindhearted prose spoke to the hopes of his time.

Maria Gartman

1818–1885 (age 67)

Grafmonument van Leonard Ambrosius Kleine en Maria Kleine-Gartman

Maria Gartman was an actor who lived from 1818 to 1885.

Antoon Jurgens

1805–1880 (age 75)

Eikenboomgaard

Antoon Jurgens was a merchant whose fair commerce and practical leadership helped sustain his community.

A.L. Dyserinck

1812–1886 (age 74)

Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan

A.L. Dyserinck was a 19th-century resident who lived from 1812 to 1886.

Pierre Jean van Paesschen

1809–1887 (age 78)

Orthen Cemetery

Pierre Jean van Paesschen was a composer whose music combined lyricism and dignity to nourish the hearts of many.

Rose Marie Jeanne Macpherson

1801–1889 (age 88)

Algemene Begraafplaats Tongerseweg

Rose Marie Jeanne Macpherson was a long-lived resident who lived from 1801 to 1889.

Joannes van de Griendt

1804–1884 (age 80)

Orthen Cemetery

Joannes van de Griendt was an entrepreneur whose ventures were guided by courage and a deep sense of civic responsibilit...

Vincent van Gogh (Uncle Cent)

1820–1888 (age 68)

Het Haagveld Cemetery

Alexander Bastiaan Mentz

1816–1887 (age 71)

Oude algemene begraafplaats West-Terschelling

Alexander Bastiaan Mentz was an engineer whose careful work helped build steady foundations for his community.

Theodorus van Gogh

1822–1885 (age 63)

Oude Toren Cemetery

Theodorus van Gogh was a Christian minister who lived from 1822 to 1885.

Jan Olphert de Jong van Beek en Donk

1806–1886 (age 80)

De Oude Toren Cemetery

Jan Olphert de Jong van Beek en Donk was a politician whose calm leadership and dedication to the common good guided his...

Henrikus Josephus Tasset

1825–1888 (age 63)

Vessem Roman Catholic Cemetery

Henrikus Josephus Tasset was a politician who lived from 1825 to 1888.

Hubertus Paulus Hoevenaar

1814–1886 (age 72)

Geldrop Protestant Cemetery

Hubertus Paulus Hoevenaar was a devoted citizen whose quiet care for his neighbors left an enduring impression on his co...