Deaths in the 1910s

Armand Brette

1848–1912 (age 64)

Cimetière communal de Pierrefitte-sur-Seine

Armand Brette was a historian who lived from 1848 to 1912.

Georges Duruy

1853–1918 (age 65)

Cemetery of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges

Georges Duruy, the writer whose thoughtful prose reflected the spirit of his era, is remembered for his empathetic story...

Nicole Girard-Mangin

1878–1919 (age 41)

Cimetière Rabelais 1

Nicole Girard-Mangin was a physician who lived from 1878 to 1919.

Aleksey Orlov

1867–1916 (age 49)

Cemetery of Samois-sur-Seine

Aleksey Orlov, the diplomat committed to respectful dialogue, is remembered for his efforts to foster calm international...

Félix Herbet

1847–1917 (age 70)

cemetery of Barbizon

Félix Herbet was a politician who lived from 1847 to 1917.

Harry W. Brown

1898–1917 (age 19)

Noeux-les-Mines Cemetery

Harry W. Brown, the military serviceman who gave his life in World War I, is remembered for his courageous devotion to d...

Geneviève Bonniot-Mallarmé

1864–1919 (age 55)

cemetery of Samoreau

Geneviève Bonniot-Mallarmé was a journalist who lived from 1864 to 1919.

Maria Christina Gerhard

1835–1910 (age 75)

cemetery of Samoreau

Maria Christina Gerhard is remembered for her compassionate presence and steady support of her community.

Eugène Thoison

1846–1910 (age 64)

cimetière de Larchant

Eugène Thoison was a local historian who lived from 1846 to 1910.

Marie Magnier

1848–1913 (age 65)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Marie Magnier, the actor who brought sincerity and warmth to the stage, is remembered for performances that touched many...

Georges Peignot

1872–1915 (age 43)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Georges Peignot was a type designer who lived from 1872 to 1915.

Jean Lionnet

1872–1910 (age 38)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Jean Lionnet was a Fontainebleau writer who celebrated the region's spirit.

Jules Edmond Cuisinier

1857–1917 (age 60)

Cemetery of Samois-sur-Seine

Jules Edmond Cuisinier was a painter who lived from 1857 to 1917.

Léon Gouvenin

1840–1913 (age 73)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Léon Gouvenin was a Fontainebleau architect known for blending tradition with civic purpose.

Auguste Jacquinot

1845–1911 (age 66)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Auguste Jacquinot (1845–1911) was a French figure buried in the cemetery of Fontainebleau.

Théophile Fleureau

1872–1912 (age 40)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Théophile Fleureau was a Fontainebleau historian who preserved the town's memory.

Jules Massenet

1842–1912 (age 70)

cemetery in Égreville

Jules Massenet (1842–1912) was a renowned French composer celebrated for his influential operatic works.

Gerard Lysley Derriman

1870–1915 (age 45)

Le Treport Military Cemetery

Gerard Lysley Derriman was a military officer who fell in service during the Great War.

Margaret Trevenen Arnold

1884–1916 (age 32)

Le Treport Military Cemetery

Margaret Trevenen Arnold (1884–1916) was a British nurse who died in service during World War I.

Joseph Besson

1862–1919 (age 57)

Saint-Ferjus cemetery.

Joseph Besson was a printer who supported Saint-Ferjus's civic communication.

Melchior Doze

1827–1913 (age 86)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Melchior Doze (1827–1913) was a French painter buried in the cimetière Saint-Baudile.

Auguste Barbier

1843–1915 (age 72)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Auguste Barbier was a devoted official of Saint-Baudile remembered for steady service.

Paul Déroulède

1846–1914 (age 68)

cimetière de La Celle-Saint-Cloud

Paul Déroulède (1846–1914) was an influential French writer and nationalist intellectual.

Gustave Dubled

1864–1916 (age 52)

Cimetière du Centre de Wasquehal

Gustave Dubled was a Wasquehal politician committed to public improvement.

Madeleine Petit

1863–1918 (age 55)

Cemetery of Mériel

Madeleine Petit (1863–1918) was a French singer whose performances enriched the musical culture of her era.

William Herbert Waring

1885–1918 (age 33)

Sainte-Marie cemetery, Commonwealth sections

William Herbert Waring was a British soldier whose courage and sacrifice earned lasting respect.

John Lionel Bacon

1882–1918 (age 36)

Sainte-Marie cemetery, Commonwealth sections

John Lionel Bacon (1882–1918) was a British deacon who died during World War I.

Abel Ferry

1881–1918 (age 37)

Right Bank Cemetery, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Abel Ferry was a French deputy and soldier who balanced duty at the front and in Parliament.

Abraham Bloch

1859–1914 (age 55)

Right Bank Cemetery, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Abraham Bloch (1859–1914) was a respected rabbi who served the Jewish community of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges.

Kiffin Yates Rockwell

1892–1916 (age 24)

Cemetery of Luxeuil-les-Bains

Kiffin Yates Rockwell was an American aviator with the French Air Service who fell in 1916.

Antoine Ambrosio-Donnet

1887–1915 (age 28)

Vallauris old cemetery

Antoine Ambrosio-Donnet (1887–1915) was a French sculptor who died during World War I.

Jean-Baptiste Torrilhon

1824–1911 (age 87)

Cimetière de Chamalières

Industrialist whose innovations and steady leadership enriched Chamalières.

Antoine Lumière

1840–1911 (age 71)

Grave of Winckler and Lumière Families

Antoine Lumière (1840–1911) was a pioneering French photographer and member of the renowned Lumière family.

Jules Sauzède

1844–1913 (age 69)

The Saint-Michel cemetery in Carcassonne

Carcassonne politician remembered for thoughtful leadership and civic bridges.

Joséphine Costille

1841–1915 (age 74)

Grave of Winckler and Lumière Families

Joséphine Costille (1841–1915) was a French woman remembered through her family's grave monument.

Auguste Tolbecque

1830–1919 (age 89)

Cimetière ancien de Niort

Composer and teacher whose lyrical spirit nurtured Niort's musical life.

Raymond Saleilles

1855–1912 (age 57)

Cimetière de Beaune

Raymond Saleilles (1855–1912) was a prominent French jurist whose scholarly work shaped legal thought in his era.

Louis Passy

1830–1913 (age 83)

cimetière de Gisors

Politician remembered for steadfast advocacy for Gisors' rural community.

Edmond Bartissol

1841–1916 (age 75)

cimetière de Fleury-Mérogis

Edmond Bartissol (1841–1916) was a French engineer whose technical expertise contributed to industrial development.

Georges Bonjean

1848–1918 (age 70)

cimetière de Caillouet-Orgeville

Lawyer celebrated for measured counsel and protection of small landowners.

Georges Riberpray

1861–1917 (age 56)

cimetière de Gaillon

Georges Riberpray (1861–1917) was a French military officer who served during the First World War era.

Henri du Laurens de la Barre

1888–1918 (age 30)

cimetière de Commana

Young lawyer cherished for eloquent advocacy and devotion to neighbors.

Camille Papin Tissot

1868–1917 (age 49)

Arcachon cemetery

Camille Papin Tissot (1868–1917) was a French teacher dedicated to education during the Third Republic.

Karl Meyer

1894–1917 (age 23)

cimetière central de Mulhouse, protestant

Military personnel honoured for calm bravery and devotion to Alsace.

Adolphe Julien Fouéré

1839–1910 (age 71)

cimetière de Rothéneuf

Adolphe Julien Fouéré (1839–1910) was a French Catholic priest whose ministry spanned over seven decades.

Charles Valton

1851–1918 (age 67)

Chinon cemetery

Teacher remembered for inspiring curiosity and civic care in Chinon's youth.

Fernand Janin

1880–1912 (age 32)

cimetière de Marsillargues

Fernand Janin (1880–1912) was a French architect whose work shaped the Belle Époque architectural landscape.

Ulysse Casimir Balaman

1839–1914 (age 75)

cimetière de Maraussan

Military officer celebrated for steady leadership and care for soldiers.

Alfred Agostinelli

1888–1914 (age 26)

Nice (Caucade) Communal Cemetery, military plot

Alfred Agostinelli (1888–1914) was a secretary whose life was claimed during the early years of the First World War.

Harry Sherwood Ranken

1883–1914 (age 31)

Braine Communal Cemetery, Commonwealth Plot

Military physician honoured for selfless care amid the Great War.