Deaths in the 1920s

Leopold Fuchs

1868–1920 (age 52)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Leopold Fuchs was a talented architect whose designs and innovations contributed to the built environment of his communi...

Paul Schey von Koromla

1854–1922 (age 68)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Paul Schey von Koromla was an entrepreneur whose ventures were guided by innovation and civic commitment.

Alfred Fluss

1854–1927 (age 73)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Alfred Fluss was a community member whose life and legacy are honored in the memory of his era.

Ida Kuranda

1858–1927 (age 69)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Ida Kuranda was a businessperson of determination who coupled enterprise with kindness toward her community.

Anton Bum

1856–1925 (age 69)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Anton Bum was a dedicated physician whose medical practice and compassion served his community with distinction.

Adalbert Billitzer

1845–1929 (age 84)

Old Jewish Cemetery

A dedicated lawyer who upheld fairness for every client he served.

Sigmund Philipp

1860–1929 (age 69)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Sigmund Philipp was a merchant whose commercial endeavors contributed to the economic vitality of his community.

Sigmund Kornfeld

1859–1927 (age 68)

Old Jewish Cemetery

A physician known for his steady care and commitment to harnessing new knowledge for his patients.

Gottfried Eissler

1862–1924 (age 62)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Gottfried Eissler was an art collector whose refined taste and patronage enriched the cultural landscape of his time.

Heinrich Winterberg

1867–1929 (age 62)

Old Jewish Cemetery

A pioneering cardiologist who guided his patients and protégés with calm expertise.

Emma Hönigsberg

1851–1927 (age 76)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Emma Hönigsberg was a devoted functionary whose steady service contributed to her community's institutional life.

Arthur Falkenau

1870–1927 (age 57)

Old Jewish Cemetery

An architect whose careful vision lent grace to the built environment.

Leo Kerner

1868–1924 (age 56)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Leo Kerner was an accomplished architect whose designs contributed to the built heritage of his era.

Victor Tiring

1849–1923 (age 74)

Old Jewish Cemetery

An entrepreneur devoted to economic vitality and community support.

Albert Bing

1844–1922 (age 78)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Albert Bing was a respected physician whose medical practice served his community with dedication and skill.

Ludwig von Pastor

1854–1928 (age 74)

Wilten Basilica churchyard

A diplomat whose steadiness helped bridge nations with mutual respect.

Bernhard Wetzler

1839–1922 (age 83)

Protestant Cemetery Simmering

Bernhard Wetzler was a prominent politician whose public service advanced the interests of his community.

Emanuel Czuber

1851–1925 (age 74)

Friedhof Gnigl

A mathematician whose clarity and guidance shaped future generations of scholars.

Karl Arnold

1853–1929 (age 76)

Karl-Arnold-Mausoleum

Karl Arnold was a dedicated pharmacist whose professional expertise served the health and wellness of his community.

Josef Löwinger

1872–1921 (age 49)

Ybbs Cemetery

An actor who touched hearts with his performances and steadfast support of the theatre.

Gustav Bergholtz

1855–1927 (age 72)

Prein an der Rax Cemetery

Gustav Bergholtz was a skilled engineer whose technical expertise advanced industrial progress and development.

Prince Karl, 9th Prince of Auersperg

1859–1927 (age 68)

Mausoleum der Fürsten Auersperg

A principled leader who strove to serve his people with care and wisdom.

Jakob Christoph Heer

1859–1925 (age 66)

Winterthur

Jakob Christoph Heer was a writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Swiss and German cultural heritage.

Rudolf Steiner

1861–1925 (age 64)

Dornach

Rudolf Steiner was a philosopher and writer whose spiritual science sought to unite art, science, and empathy.

Jules Rouff

1846–1927 (age 81)

Geneva

Jules Rouff was a publisher whose work in Geneva contributed to the dissemination of literature and knowledge.

Fanny Moser

1848–1925 (age 77)

Kilchberg

Fanny Moser is remembered for her steady kindness and lifelong devotion to Kilchberg.

Rainer Maria Rilke

1875–1926 (age 51)

Raron

Rainer Maria Rilke was a renowned poet and writer whose profound literary works profoundly influenced twentieth-century ...

Frédéric Ferrière

1848–1924 (age 76)

Troinex

Frédéric Ferrière was a compassionate physician whose care steadied the Troinex community.

Gustave Ador

1845–1928 (age 83)

Cologny

Gustave Ador was a lawyer whose legal expertise and public service contributed to Swiss civic life.

Max van Berchem

1863–1921 (age 58)

Cologny

Max van Berchem was a pioneering historian of Islamic inscriptions whose scholarship united continents.

Alexandr Korochentsov

1877–1922 (age 45)

Vevey

Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Army during the early twentieth century.

Albert Roth-de Markus

1861–1927 (age 66)

Madiswil

Albert Roth-de Markus was a composer who enriched Swiss musical life with thoughtful works and dedicated mentorship.

Eglantyne Jebbs

1876–1928 (age 52)

Cemetery of Kings

British philanthropist and humanitarian who championed child welfare and social justice.

Gustave Naville

1848–1929 (age 81)

Cemetery of Kings

Gustave Naville was an engineer whose archaeological rigor brought Egypt's monuments into clearer view.

Eugène Richard

1843–1925 (age 82)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss politician who served his community during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Karekin Pastermadjian

1872–1923 (age 51)

Cemetery of Kings

Karekin Pastermadjian was a devoted military leader and diplomat championing the Armenian cause.

Alfred Bertrand

1856–1924 (age 68)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss photographer whose work documented his era with artistic skill and technical proficiency.

Henri Fazy

1842–1920 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

Henri Fazy was a Geneva statesman whose steady leadership shaped the city and canton.

Louis Courthion

1858–1922 (age 64)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of his nation.

Eugen Huber

1849–1923 (age 74)

Bremgarten cemetery

Eugen Huber was the jurist whose codification of Swiss private law has guided the federation for generations.

Jacques-Elysée Goss

1839–1921 (age 82)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the development of the built environment.

Jeanne Mussard

1862–1920 (age 58)

Cemetery of Kings

Jeanne Mussard was a perceptive writer whose pen illuminated the lives of her compatriots.

Friedrich Hegar

1841–1927 (age 86)

Fluntern Cemetery

Swiss composer whose musical works enriched the cultural heritage of his era.

Meta von Salis

1855–1929 (age 74)

Cemetery Daleu

Meta von Salis was a historian and advocate whose voice advanced women's place in Swiss society.

Hermann Rorschach

1884–1922 (age 38)

Cemetery Nordheim

Swiss psychiatrist whose innovative diagnostic methods profoundly influenced the field of psychology.

Hermann Suter

1870–1926 (age 56)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Swiss composer Hermann Suter was celebrated for his choral works and his devotion to nurturing musical life in his homel...

Wilhelm Bachofen

1841–1922 (age 81)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Swiss politician who served his community and contributed to civic governance.

Ernst Höhn

1876–1928 (age 52)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ernst Höhn was a principled Swiss politician remembered for steady leadership during times of change.

Aimé Schwob

1864–1926 (age 62)

Jewish Cemetery of Carouge

Aimé Schwob (1864-1926) was a French Jewish figure from Geneva who was buried in the Jewish Cemetery of Carouge.

Bernhard Duhm

1847–1928 (age 81)

Wolfgottesacker

Translator Bernhard Duhm brought international literature to German-speaking audiences with clarity and care.