Deaths in the 1920s

15,000+ memorials

George August Tindal
1839–1921 (age 82)
Zorgvlied
George August Tindal guided public affairs with a sense of fairness and civic duty.
Pier Pruis
1867–1927 (age 60)
Emaus Cemetery
A politician who served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Henriëtte Roll
1863–1926 (age 63)
Zorgvlied
Henriëtte Roll brought depth and lyricism to each piano performance she shared.
John Anthony Jochems
1836–1920 (age 84)
Zorgvlied
A 19th-century writer whose works contributed to the literary culture of his age.
Pieter Jacob Wallard
1854–1922 (age 68)
Zorgvlied
Pieter Jacob Wallard was steadfast in his naval service, guarding the nation’s coasts with practiced skill.
Jacobus Kapteyn
1851–1922 (age 71)
Westerveld
Jacobus Kapteyn was a pioneering Dutch astronomer whose work in stellar statistics revolutionized our understanding of g...
Jacoba van Heemskerck
1876–1923 (age 47)
Westerveld
Jacoba van Heemskerck pursued bold explorations in mosaic and painting, leaving works suffused with light.
Karel de Bazel
1869–1923 (age 54)
Westerveld
Karel de Bazel was a pioneering Dutch architect whose innovative designs shaped early 20th-century architectural aesthet...
Meindert Johannes Waller
1834–1924 (age 90)
Westerveld
A trusted intermediary in Westerveld, Meindert Waller guided many with patience and care.
Henri François Rudolf Hubrecht
1844–1926 (age 82)
Westerveld
Henri François Rudolf Hubrecht was a dedicated Dutch politician whose career advanced public service and national gover...
Christian Wilhelm Janssen
1860–1927 (age 67)
Westerveld
Christian Janssen was a pillar of Westerveld business life, known for fairness and mentorship.
J. B. van Heutsz
1851–1924 (age 73)
Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery
J. B. van Heutsz was a dedicated Dutch military officer whose career reflected commitment to national service.
Leen van Tetterode
1861–1923 (age 62)
Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery
Sculptor Leen van Tetterode left thoughtful works that honored humanity in Amsterdam.
Willem Huisman
1838–1924 (age 86)
Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery
Willem Huisman was a dedicated Dutch civil servant whose career advanced public administration and governance.
Clara Bruins
1859–1922 (age 63)
Ginneken
Painter Clara Bruins captured Ginneken’s gentle rhythms with warmth and insight.
Nelly van der Linden van Snelrewaard-Boudewijns
1869–1926 (age 57)
Ginneken
Nelly van der Linden van Snelrewaard-Boudewijns was an accomplished Dutch composer whose works enriched the cultural lan...
L.W. de Vries
1849–1928 (age 79)
Minnertsga
L.W. de Vries served Minnertsga with thoughtful leadership and a steady commitment to public good.
Henricus van de Wetering
1850–1929 (age 79)
Begraafplaats Sint Barbara
Henricus van de Wetering was a devoted Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry served his community with dedication.
Eduard van Amstel
1859–1923 (age 64)
Begraafplaats Kovelswade
Military personnel Eduard van Amstel served with discipline and compassion at Kovelswade.
Eugène Nicolas Leonard Quadekker
1879–1924 (age 45)
Cemetery Sint Barbara
Eugène Nicolas Leonard Quadekker was a dedicated Dutch military officer whose career reflected commitment to national s...
Hendrik Johannes Jacobus Kress
1853–1922 (age 69)
Begraafplaats Kovelswade
Amanuensis Hendrik Kress preserved memories with meticulous care at Begraafplaats Kovelswade.
Louis Couperus
1863–1923 (age 60)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Louis Couperus was a celebrated Dutch writer whose literary works established him as a major figure in European literatu...
Nicolaas Jules Cesar van Polanen Petel
1855–1922 (age 67)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Officer Nicolaas van Polanen Petel led with steady resolve and deep respect for his men.
Frederik Willem Hendrik Tuinenburg
1857–1921 (age 64)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Frederik Willem Hendrik Tuinenburg was a dedicated Dutch military officer whose career reflected commitment to national ...
Herman Deutmann
1870–1926 (age 56)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Photographer Herman Deutmann preserved quiet dignity through his lens at Oud Eik en Duinen.
Johannes Godfried Kerlen
1850–1927 (age 77)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Johannes Godfried Kerlen was a military officer who served from 1850 to 1927.
Aurelia Maria Hoitsema
1842–1927 (age 85)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Head teacher Aurelia Hoitsema nurtured minds and hearts with unwavering dedication.
Henricus Adama van Scheltema
1840–1924 (age 84)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Henricus Adama van Scheltema was a military officer who lived from 1840 to 1924.
Henri Marie Lublink Weddik
1871–1926 (age 55)
Oud Eik en Duinen
A devoted civil servant, Henri Marie Lublink Weddik guided public affairs with steadiness and compassion.
Cornelis Johannes Visser
1844–1927 (age 83)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Cornelis Johannes Visser was a military officer who served from 1844 to 1927.
Daniël François Scheurleer
1855–1927 (age 72)
Ter Navolging Cemetery, Scheveningen
Daniël François Scheurleer was a writer whose thoughtful prose reflected a deep engagement with society.
Isaäc Aijolt Menso Tonke Sannes
1848–1922 (age 74)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Isaäc Aijolt Menso Tonke Sannes was a physician who lived from 1848 to 1922.
Antonius Bernardus Marinkelle
1864–1926 (age 62)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Antonius Bernardus Marinkelle was an engineer whose steady expertise supported the practical needs of his community.
Willem Isaac Adrianus van Zant
1841–1927 (age 86)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Willem Isaac Adrianus van Zant was military personnel who served from 1841 to 1927.
Adriaan de Graag
1842–1924 (age 82)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Adriaan de Graag was a military healthcare officer who combined leadership with compassionate service.
Petrus Lodewijk Albertus Collard
1847–1922 (age 75)
Nieuw Eykenduynen
Petrus Lodewijk Albertus Collard lived from 1847 to 1922.
Jouwert Witteveen
1850–1928 (age 78)
Nieuw Eykenduynen
Jouwert Witteveen was a military officer whose steady resolve supported the institutions he served.
Jan Johannes Timmer
1859–1923 (age 64)
Kimswerd
Jan Johannes Timmer was a politician from Kimswerd who lived from 1859 to 1923.
Samuel Julius Hirsch
1855–1926 (age 71)
Nieuw Eykenduynen
Samuel Julius Hirsch was a civil servant noted for his thoughtful commitment to the public good.
Jan Binnendijk
1842–1924 (age 82)
Nieuw Eykenduynen
Jan Binnendijk was a military officer of healthcare who lived from 1842 to 1924.
Mozes Isaac Duparc
1870–1925 (age 55)
Nieuw Eykenduynen
Mozes Isaac Duparc was a civil servant whose reliable dedication supported community governance.
Eildert Drenth
1839–1925 (age 86)
Toornwerd
Eildert Drenth was an organist from Toornwerd who lived from 1839 to 1925.
Hendrik van Breen
1863–1928 (age 65)
Crooswijk General Cemetery
Hendrik van Breen was a civil servant respected for his conscientious dedication to civic duties.
Dirk van de Peppel
1868–1926 (age 58)
Crooswijk General Cemetery
Dirk van de Peppel was military personnel who served from 1868 to 1926.
Joost Isebree Moens
1840–1923 (age 83)
Crooswijk General Cemetery
Joost Isebree Moens was a Dutch figure who lived from 1840 to 1923, born in Zierikzee and buried at Crooswijk General Ce...
Gijsbertus Hermanus Vijgeboom
1835–1921 (age 86)
Crooswijk General Cemetery
Gijsbertus Hermanus Vijgeboom was a Dutch individual who lived from 1835 to 1921, born in Rotterdam and buried at Croosw...
Jacob Schroevers
1853–1927 (age 74)
Flushing Northern Cemetery
Jacob Schroevers was a Dutch person who lived from 1853 to 1927, born in Arnemuiden and buried at Flushing Northern Ceme...
Cornelis Hendrik van Tienhoven
1846–1920 (age 74)
New general cemetery Baarn
Cornelis Hendrik van Tienhoven was a Dutch figure who lived from 1846 to 1920, born in Werkendam and buried at New gener...
Jaap Eden
1873–1925 (age 52)
Jaap Eden's grave
Jaap Eden was a Dutch speed skater and cyclist who lived from 1873 to 1925, born in Groningen and commemorated with his ...
Jan Willem van der Lelij
1847–1920 (age 73)
Algemene Begraafplaats Coevorden
Jan Willem van der Lelij was a Dutch individual who lived from 1847 to 1920, born in Maassluis and buried at Algemene Be...