Deaths in the 1920s

Ferdinand Hanusch

1866–1923 (age 57)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Ferdinand Hanusch was an esteemed writer whose works contributed to Austrian literary culture.

Ben Tieber

1867–1925 (age 58)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Theatre manager Ben Tieber is remembered for guiding Vienna’s stages with a steady hand and a passion for inventive pr...

Marie von Ernest

1857–1923 (age 66)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Marie von Ernest was a talented actress whose performances enriched Vienna's theatrical tradition.

Hermann Schulz

1874–1926 (age 52)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Politician Hermann Schulz worked to restore trust in public institutions and guide Vienna through post-war recovery.

Rudolf Krausz

1872–1928 (age 56)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Rudolf Krausz was a talented architect whose designs shaped Vienna's urban landscape.

Anton Schlesinger

1853–1924 (age 71)

Brunn am Gebirge

Composer Anton Schlesinger enriched Vienna’s musical life through refined works and support for fellow artists.

Marianne Brandt

1842–1921 (age 79)

Friedhof Hadersdorf-Weidlingau

Marianne Brandt was an esteemed opera singer whose artistry enriched Vienna's musical tradition.

Carl Prohaska

1869–1927 (age 58)

Pötzleinsdorfer Friedhof

Composer Carl Prohaska contributed lyrical and emotionally resonant works to Vienna’s musical legacy.

Alois Czedik von Bründelsberg und Eysenberg

1830–1924 (age 94)

Friedhof Hadersdorf-Weidlingau

Karl Petraschek

1846–1928 (age 82)

Friedhof Hadersdorf-Weidlingau

Forester Karl Petraschek championed sustainable care for Austria’s forests, sustaining their beauty and vitality.

Rudolf Waisenhorn

1871–1921 (age 50)

Liesing Cemetery

Cyriak Bodenstein

1846–1921 (age 75)

Friedhof Hadersdorf-Weidlingau

Writer Cyriak Bodenstein crafted thoughtful prose that engaged with Vienna’s social and human themes.

Heinrich Grün

1873–1924 (age 51)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Adolf Kaldori

1861–1929 (age 68)

Feuerhalle Simmering

Photographer Adolf Kaldori documented Vienna’s life with thoughtful composition and a sensitive eye.

Karl Cizek

1854–1922 (age 68)

Liesing Cemetery

Zdenko von Forster zu Philippsberg

1860–1922 (age 62)

Grinzing Cemetery

Politician Zdenko von Forster zu Philippsberg served Vienna with diplomacy and a steadfast sense of civic duty.

Karl Kupelwieser

1841–1925 (age 84)

Grinzing Cemetery

Ludwig Grillich

1856–1926 (age 70)

Gersthof cemetery

Photographer Ludwig Grillich created enduring images that celebrated Vienna’s people and architecture.

Franz Vogl

1861–1921 (age 60)

Gersthof cemetery

Ernst Winter

1861–1927 (age 66)

Gersthof cemetery

Writer Ernst Winter enriched Vienna’s literary scene with narratives exploring tradition and change.

Fritz Altwirth

1861–1927 (age 66)

Inzersdorfer Friedhof

Max Feilchenfeld

1852–1922 (age 70)

Döbling Cemetery

Banker Max Feilchenfeld upheld financial stability in Vienna through steady stewardship and integrity.

Karl Grünhut

1844–1929 (age 85)

Döbling Cemetery

Julius Landesberger

1865–1920 (age 55)

Döbling Cemetery

Economist Julius Landesberger guided Vienna’s economic discussions with thoughtful analysis and civic concern.

Elise Gomperz

1848–1929 (age 81)

Döbling Cemetery

Hermine von Sonnenthal

1862–1922 (age 60)

Döbling Cemetery

Hermine von Sonnenthal was a respected writer whose thoughtful essays and letters enriched Viennese cultural discourse.

Wilhelm Kuffner

1846–1923 (age 77)

Döbling Cemetery

Henriette Pollak von Klarwill

1845–1927 (age 82)

Döbling Cemetery

Henriette Pollak von Klarwill quietly shaped her community with grace and steadfast support for family and charitable pu...

David Fanto

1852–1920 (age 68)

Döbling Cemetery

Franz Birnecker

1878–1923 (age 45)

Baumgartner Friedhof

Politician Franz Birnecker dedicated himself to civic service and progressive governance in Vienna.

Heinrich Swoboda

1861–1923 (age 62)

Baumgartner Friedhof

Moriz Franz Anton Solling

1843–1920 (age 77)

Baumgartner Friedhof

Composer Moriz Franz Anton Solling crafted melodies that bridged tradition with the emotive pulse of his era.

Vladimír Pražák

1852–1927 (age 75)

Bad Vöslau

Siegmund Eibenschütz

1856–1922 (age 66)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Conductor Siegmund Eibenschütz guided orchestras with depth and mentored generations of Vienna’s musicians.

Albert Hirsch

1841–1927 (age 86)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Julius von Blaas

1845–1922 (age 77)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Artist Julius von Blaas captured the quiet dignity of everyday life through his compassionate painting.

Karl Zsigmondy

1867–1925 (age 58)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Kazimierz Chłędowski

1843–1920 (age 77)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Writer Kazimierz Chłędowski illuminated cultural intersections with lyrical prose and thoughtful critique.

Heinrich Elbogen

1872–1927 (age 55)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Theodor Helm

1843–1920 (age 77)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Composer Theodor Helm nurtured Vienna’s musical community through both composition and criticism.

Icchak Ewen

1861–1925 (age 64)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Karl von Auersperg

1843–1926 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Military officer Karl von Auersperg served with steady leadership and deep commitment to duty.

Franz Rohr von Denta

1854–1927 (age 73)

Cemetery Rodaun

Leopold Steiner

1857–1927 (age 70)

Grinzing Cemetery

Politician Leopold Steiner worked earnestly to advance the well-being of Vienna’s citizens through thoughtful public s...

Richard Jordan

1847–1922 (age 75)

Grinzing Cemetery

Paul Schoeller

1853–1920 (age 67)

Grinzing Cemetery

Paul Schoeller was a dedicated politician who sought steady progress for Vienna.

August Engelbrecht

1861–1925 (age 64)

Friedhof Mauer

Vilmos Batthyány

1870–1923 (age 53)

Güssing

Vilmos Batthyány served as archbishop with compassionate leadership and steadfast faith.

Hans Grünwald

1905–1927 (age 22)

Jüdischer Friedhof Floridsdorf

Hans Grünwald was a Vienna-based mechanic whose career spanned the early industrial era.

Franz Schönthaler

1860–1923 (age 63)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Franz Schönthaler was an architect committed to thoughtful design in Vienna.