Deaths in the 1920s

Joseph Begasse

1843–1924 (age 81)

Robermont Cemetery

Joseph Begasse was a Belgian industrialist whose business ventures contributed to national economic development.

Ferdinand Fraipont

1856–1924 (age 68)

Robermont Cemetery

Ferdinand Fraipont was a physician admired for his compassionate care and steady leadership in Liège's medical communit...

Émile Remouchamps

1852–1927 (age 75)

Robermont Cemetery

Émile Remouchamps was a Belgian teacher whose educational work influenced generations of students.

Фернан Кнопф

1858–1921 (age 63)

Laeken Cemetery

Фернан Кнопф captured the spirit of Brussels with photographs that continue to speak to visitors at Laeken Ce...

Iwan Gilkin

1858–1924 (age 66)

Laeken Cemetery

Iwan Gilkin was a Belgian writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Georges de Ro

1854–1921 (age 67)

Laeken Cemetery

Georges de Ro was a dedicated public servant whose leadership left a lasting imprint on Brussels politics and rests near...

Émile Bockstael

1838–1920 (age 82)

Laeken Cemetery

Émile Bockstael was a Belgian politician whose career spanned the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Ernest Salu

1846–1923 (age 77)

Laeken Cemetery

Ernest Salu's sculptures grace many public spaces and his creativity lives on beyond Laeken Cemetery.

Virginie Loveling

1836–1923 (age 87)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Karel van de Woestijne

1878–1929 (age 51)

Campo Santo

Karel van de Woestijne was a lyrical writer whose work is still celebrated at Campo Santo.

Astère Vercruysse de Solart

1834–1921 (age 87)

Campo Santo

Albert Baertsoen

1866–1922 (age 56)

Campo Santo

Albert Baertsoen's luminous paintings continue to inspire admirers at Campo Santo.

Eugène Goblet d'Alviella

1846–1925 (age 79)

Cimetière de Court-Saint-Étienne

Alfons Depla

1860–1924 (age 64)

Kortrijk

Alfons Depla was a trusted physician whose dedication sustained countless patients in Kortrijk.

Clément Cartuyvels

1842–1921 (age 79)

Stedelijke begraafplaats Sint-Truiden

Émile Buisset

1869–1925 (age 56)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Émile Buisset was a principled lawyer whose counsel served Charleroi with honor.

Vital Françoisse

1875–1924 (age 49)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Comte Paulo Borchgrave d'Altena

1867–1921 (age 54)

Sint-Servaaskerk

Comte Paulo Borchgrave d'Altena was a noble figure devoted to the life of Sint-Servaaskerk.

Constant Sonneville

1849–1929 (age 80)

Tournai

Léon Vande Woesteyne

d. 1926

Sint-Andries-en-Sint-Annakerk

Léon Vande Woesteyne remains lovingly remembered for his enduring kindness to the Sint-Andries-en-Sint-Annakerk communi...

Edmond Gilles

1866–1924 (age 58)

Cimetière de Lodelinsart

Alfred Madoux (1870-1928)

1870–1928 (age 58)

Oudergem Communal Cemetery

Painter Alfred Madoux is remembered for his luminous depictions of Belgian life and landscapes.

Karel Cogge

1855–1922 (age 67)

Veurne Communal Cemetery

Jules Cornet

1865–1929 (age 64)

Mons Cemetery

Geologist Jules Cornet earned esteem for his careful study of Belgium’s geological foundations.

Louis Mascré

1871–1929 (age 58)

Old Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Cemetery

Emile Claus

1849–1924 (age 75)

Villa Zonneschijn

Painter Emile Claus is celebrated for his luminous impressionist landscapes filled with light and warmth.

Paul Trasenster

1852–1925 (age 73)

cimetière de Beaufays

Emile Trasenster

1879–1927 (age 48)

cimetière de Beaufays

Photographer Emile Trasenster is remembered for his thoughtful portraits of Belgian life.

Gaston Grégoire

1860–1927 (age 67)

cimetière de Amay Vieux

Gaston Grégoire was a Belgian politician active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Karel Schroyens

1860–1929 (age 69)

Begraafplaats van Kontich

Politician Karel Schroyens is honored for his steady leadership and commitment to public service.

Alexandre Delcommune

1855–1922 (age 67)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 10

Alexandre Delcommune was a Belgian explorer whose expeditions advanced geographical knowledge in the late 19th century.

Rodolphe Wytsman

1860–1927 (age 67)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 23

Painter Rodolphe Wytsman is revered for his luminous contributions to Belgian Impressionism.

Prosper Antoine Van Langendonck

1862–1920 (age 58)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 30

Prosper Antoine Van Langendonck was a Belgian poet whose literary contributions enriched the cultural landscape of his e...

Juliette Wytsman

1866–1925 (age 59)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 23

Painter Juliette Wytsman is remembered for her intimate and lyrical contributions to Impressionism.

Guillaume de Groot

1839–1922 (age 83)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 6

Guillaume de Groot was a Belgian sculptor whose artistic works exemplified 19th-century sculptural traditions.

Hippolyte Fierens Gevaert

1870–1926 (age 56)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 4

Writer Hippolyte Fierens Gevaert is honored for his insightful critiques and reflections on art and culture.

Prosper Hanrez

1842–1920 (age 78)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 2

Prosper Hanrez was a Belgian politician who served his country during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Charles-Léon Cardon

1850–1920 (age 70)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 14

Painter Charles-Léon Cardon is celebrated for his refined contributions to Belgian art and Impressionism.

Edmond de Grimberghe

1865–1920 (age 55)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 18

Edmond de Grimberghe was a Belgian painter whose works contributed to the artistic heritage of his era.

Jules De Broux

1847–1920 (age 73)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Jules De Broux was a thoughtful Brussels lawyer whose integrity guided countless clients.

Arthur De Rudder

1865–1929 (age 64)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 5

Arthur De Rudder was a Belgian journalist whose work shaped public discourse in late 19th and early 20th-century Belgium...

John Adolphe Henry Roberts-Jones

1866–1929 (age 63)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

John Adolphe Henry Roberts-Jones was a steady presence in Brussels law, serving clients with clarity and calm.

Frederick Roberts Bader

1867–1922 (age 55)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 4

Frederick Roberts Bader was a military officer who served Belgium during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Bernard Theodor Carl Straeter

1861–1920 (age 59)

Tilburg

Bernard Theodor Carl Straeter was a Dutch politician whose public service contributed to governance during a transformat...

Marcellus Emants

1848–1923 (age 75)

The Hague

Writer Marcellus Emants offered thoughtful reflections on the human heart that still invite contemplation today.

Willem Einthoven

1860–1927 (age 67)

Oegstgeest

Willem Einthoven was a Dutch physician renowned for inventing the electrocardiograph and advancing cardiac physiology.

Willem van der Nat

1864–1929 (age 65)

Oegstgeest

Painter Willem van der Nat captured the calm beauty of Oegstgeest with gentle, generous artistry.

Jeannette Belinfante

1867–1925 (age 58)

Laren

Jeannette Belinfante was a Dutch pianist active in the cultural scene of Laren.

Cornelis Lely

1854–1929 (age 75)

The Hague General Cemetery

Cornelis Lely championed bold infrastructure and earned lasting gratitude for his leadership on the Zuiderzee Works.

Lucius Willem Carel Gerlach

1835–1926 (age 91)

The Hague General Cemetery

Lucius Willem Carel Gerlach was a Dutch military officer who served in The Hague.