Deaths in the 1910s

Albert Salomon von Rothschild

1844–1911 (age 67)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Albert Salomon von Rothschild was a banker whose financial leadership shaped commercial institutions of his era.

Alfred Stern

1831–1918 (age 87)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Siegmund Natzler

1862–1913 (age 51)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Siegmund Natzler was an actor whose performances contributed to the theatrical traditions of his era.

Julius Herz

1825–1910 (age 85)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Maurycy Rosenstock

1856–1916 (age 60)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Maurycy Rosenstock was a politician whose public service contributed to the governance of his community.

Paul Schulz

1860–1919 (age 59)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Paul Schulz served with steady resolve, bringing compassion and clarity to the political life of his time.

Heinrich Kadelburg

1856–1910 (age 54)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Heinrich Kadelburg was a stage actor whose performances contributed to theatrical traditions of his time.

Alexander Landesberg

1848–1916 (age 68)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Alexander Landesberg used his pen to illuminate the human experience, leaving a lasting impression on Austrian letters.

Leopold Oser

1839–1910 (age 71)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Leon Rosenzweig

1840–1914 (age 74)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Leon Rosenzweig pursued the public good with unwavering integrity, earning respect across generations.

David von Gutmann

1834–1912 (age 78)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Julius Stern

1858–1912 (age 54)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Julius Stern enriched Austria's musical heritage with evocative compositions that remain cherished today.

Jakob Modern

1838–1912 (age 74)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Siegfried Kramer

1877–1914 (age 37)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Siegfried Kramer shaped the built environment with graceful precision, leaving enduring structures of distinction.

Friedrich Braikowich

1846–1916 (age 70)

Protestant Cemetery Simmering

Hans Claar

1861–1918 (age 57)

Jewish cemetery Linz

Hans Claar shone on the stage as a thoughtful and beloved actor whose presence inspired audiences.

Angelika Strauss

1850–1919 (age 69)

Bad Tatzmannsdorf Cemetery

Otto Wagner

1841–1918 (age 77)

Otto Wagner's grave

Otto Wagner revolutionized architecture through bold modernist visions that still define the city he helped shape.

Hermann Holzwarth

1851–1916 (age 65)

Pfarrfriedhof Penzing

Simon Egon Kleewein

1854–1911 (age 57)

cemetery in Krems an der Donau

Simon Egon Kleewein championed civic responsibility with clarity and devotion throughout his public service.

Oskar Laske

1841–1911 (age 70)

Lainzer Friedhof

August Werthner

1852–1916 (age 64)

Prein an der Rax Cemetery

August Werthner modeled enduring art through sculptural work that celebrated thoughtful form and presence.

Peter von Stadl

1869–1919 (age 50)

cemetery Hall in Tirol

Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

1848–1918 (age 70)

Switzerland

Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan (1848-1918) was a German Catholic priest who founded the Salvatorians religious congreg...

Paul Charles Dubois

1848–1918 (age 70)

Bern

Paul Charles Dubois was a pioneering neurologist whose research advanced medical science.

Ferdinand Hodler

1853–1918 (age 65)

Geneva

Ferdinand Hodler gave Switzerland a luminous visual language that still inspires viewers today.

Franziska zu Reventlow

1871–1918 (age 47)

Locarno

Franziska zu Reventlow was a distinguished writer whose literary contributions enriched early twentieth-century culture.

Julius Maggi

1846–1912 (age 66)

Lindau

Julius Maggi combined entrepreneurial vision with a heartfelt wish to nourish families.

Adolphe Chenevière

1855–1917 (age 62)

Collonge-Bellerive

Adolphe Chenevière was an accomplished writer whose literary works contributed to Swiss cultural heritage.

Elisabeth Werner Lachenal

1916–1918 (age 2)

Céligny

Elisabeth Werner Lachenal’s short life remains tenderly remembered by her family and community.

Emil Theodor Kocher

1841–1917 (age 76)

Bremgarten cemetery

Emil Theodor Kocher was a renowned physician whose surgical innovations revolutionized modern medicine.

Charles Albert Gobat

1843–1914 (age 71)

Bremgarten cemetery

Swiss lawyer and peace advocate Charles Albert Gobat dedicated his career to international understanding.

Adolf Deucher

1831–1912 (age 81)

Bremgarten cemetery

Adolf Deucher was a distinguished Swiss politician whose career of public service shaped national governance.

William Favre

1843–1918 (age 75)

Cemetery of Kings

Geneva politician William Favre strove to strengthen public institutions and civic trust.

Adolphe Potter

1835–1911 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

Adolphe Potter was a Swiss painter whose artistic contributions shaped the cultural landscape of 19th-century Switzerlan...

Léon Revilliod

1835–1918 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

Physician Léon Revilliod devoted his life to the care of Geneva’s citizens and the advancement of medical education.

Włodzimierz Józef Rużycki de Rosenwerth

1839–1914 (age 75)

Rapperswil

Włodzimierz Józef Rużycki de Rosenwerth was a 19th-century figure whose life intersected with the transformative even...

Gustave Moynier

1826–1910 (age 84)

Cemetery of Kings

Gustave Moynier was a jurist and humanitarian whose leadership helped shape the Red Cross movement.

Adrien Lachenal

1849–1918 (age 69)

Cemetery of Kings

Adrien Lachenal was a Swiss politician whose career was marked by dedicated service to his country.

Théodore Turrettini

1845–1916 (age 71)

Cemetery of Kings

Engineer Théodore Turrettini helped modernize Switzerland’s infrastructure with his innovative work on public utiliti...

Jules Allemand

1856–1916 (age 60)

Cemetery of Kings

Jules Allemand was a Swiss botanist whose scientific work advanced the field of botanical study.

Бахерахт, Василий Романович

1851–1916 (age 65)

Vevey

Diplomat Vasiliy Romanovich Baheracht maintained bridges between Russia and Switzerland during trying times.

Cäsar Johann Ritz

1850–1918 (age 68)

Niederwald

Cäsar Johann Ritz was a pioneering entrepreneur who revolutionized the luxury hospitality industry.

Eduard Hagenbach-Bischoff

1833–1910 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Physicist Eduard Hagenbach-Bischoff advanced scientific education and the study of electrodynamics.

Friedrich Goppelsroeder

1837–1919 (age 82)

Wolfgottesacker

Friedrich Goppelsroeder was a Swiss chemist whose scientific research contributed to the advancement of chemistry.

William Barbey

1842–1914 (age 72)

Valeyres-sous-Rances

Engineer William Barbey blended technical skill and a deep passion for botany, leaving a legacy of natural studies.

Mathieu Frans Daniëls

1860–1918 (age 58)

Villars-sur-Glâne

Mathieu Frans Daniëls was a Swiss mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical science.

René Ritz

1896–1918 (age 22)

Niederwald

René Ritz (1896-1918) was a young man who died at age 22 in Hendon, England, likely during World War I, and was buried ...

Wilhelm Oechsli

1851–1919 (age 68)

Fluntern Cemetery

Wilhelm Oechsli was a Swiss historian whose scholarly work illuminated the nation's past.

Charles Page

1847–1910 (age 63)

Cemetery of Kings

Charles Page served as a trusted lawyer whose steady counsel earned him broad respect.