Deaths in the 1920s
15,000+ memorials
Marius Gerard Jacob Kempers
1858–1929 (age 71)
Algemene Begraafplaats
Marius Gerard Jacob Kempers was a Dutch person who lived from 1858 to 1929, born in Delft and buried at Algemene Begraaf...
Albert Herman de Bats
1862–1928 (age 66)
Algemene Begraafplaats Apeldoorn
Albert Herman de Bats was a Dutch figure who lived from 1862 to 1928, born in Biervliet and buried at Algemene Begraafpl...
Alfons Ariëns
1860–1928 (age 68)
Begraafplaats Beeresteijn
Catholic priest Alfons Ariëns was a gentle shepherd whose counsel comforted countless parishioners.
Hendrik Lorentz
1853–1928 (age 75)
Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan
Distinguished Dutch physicist whose pioneering work in electromagnetism revolutionized modern physics.
Adriaan Willem Weissman
1858–1923 (age 65)
Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan
Architect Adriaan Willem Weissman shaped civic spaces with dignity and an eye for enduring beauty.
Jan Willem Sevenhuijsen
1858–1923 (age 65)
Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan
Dutch Esperantist devoted to promoting international language and global understanding.
Christiaan Willem Henry Stom
1847–1929 (age 82)
Begraafplaats Soesterkwartier
Military officer Christiaan Willem Henry Stom provided steady leadership and earned widespread respect.
Jan Uniken Zasburg
1847–1926 (age 79)
Oude Algemene begraafplaats Gorinchem
Dutch military officer who served with dedication in the armed forces.
Suze Andriessen
1850–1924 (age 74)
Driehuis Velsen Crematorium
Writer Suze Andriessen observed life with empathy, leaving behind stirring prose that endures.
Arie Cornelis Zeeman
1858–1924 (age 66)
Algemene begraafplaats Heemstede, North Holland
Dutch civil servant dedicated to public administration and government service.
Anton Paul Enklaar
1887–1921 (age 34)
Rheden (Velp) Protestant Cemetery
Engineer Anton Paul Enklaar earned respect for his steady competence and thoughtful innovation.
Everard Jan Everwijn Lange
1864–1928 (age 64)
Begraafplaats Zeister Bosrust
Dutch politician who contributed to governance during the early 20th century.
Lodewijk Cornelis Josephus Andreas van Meeuwen
1844–1927 (age 83)
St. Petrus Roman Catholic Cemetery
Judge Lodewijk van Meeuwen balanced sharp intellect with deep humanity in service of justice.
August Willem Johan van Lanschot
1867–1923 (age 56)
St. Petrus Roman Catholic Cemetery
Dutch politician dedicated to public service and governance in the early 20th century.
Antonius Josephus Smulders
1860–1928 (age 68)
Middelbeers Roman Catholic Cemetery
Politician Antonius Josephus Smulders pursued the common good with sincerity and principled leadership.
Heike Kamerlingh Onnes
1853–1926 (age 73)
Kerkhof Dorpskerk Voorschoten
Dutch physicist and pioneer in low-temperature physics research.
Menso Kamerlingh Onnes
1860–1925 (age 65)
Kerkhof Dorpskerk Voorschoten
Painter Menso Kamerlingh Onnes crafted serene works that reflected his lyrical eye for the world.
Jenny Kamerlingh Onnes
1863–1926 (age 63)
Kerkhof Dorpskerk Voorschoten
Family member of the prominent Kamerlingh Onnes household.
Hendrik Nicolaas Cornelis van Tuyll van Serooskerken
1854–1924 (age 70)
Geldrop Protestant Cemetery
Hendrik Nicolaas Cornelis van Tuyll van Serooskerken was a devoted Dutch politician whose steady leadership reflected de...
Albert Verheij
1925–1928 (age 3)
double grave monument for De Bruijn and Verheij family
Young child remembered in a family monument shared with the De Bruijn family.
Andreas de Hoog
1857–1929 (age 72)
Oude Begraafplaats Gouda
Andreas de Hoog was a renowned goldsmith whose elegant precision left a lasting impression on Dutch metalwork.
Sándor Dobó
1855–1923 (age 68)
Győr
Sándor Dobó was a Hungarian actor whose theatrical performances contributed to the development of Hungarian drama in t...
Pál Vágó
1853–1928 (age 75)
Jászapáti
Painter Pál Vágó left a rich body of work that celebrated Hungarian life and scenery.
Sándor Meskó
1842–1925 (age 83)
Makó
Sándor Meskó was a Hungarian politician whose lengthy career in public service shaped aspects of Hungarian political l...
Archduchess Clotilde, Archduchess Joseph Karl of Austria
1846–1927 (age 81)
Buda Castle
Archduchess Clotilde is remembered for her gracious stewardship of her duties at Buda Castle.
Ármin Balassa
1861–1924 (age 63)
Szeged
Ármin Balassa was a Hungarian writer whose literary works enriched Hungarian culture during the late 19th and early 20t...
Antal Újlaki
1867–1921 (age 54)
Szeged
Writer Antal Újlaki enriched Hungarian letters and cherished the cultural life of Szeged.
Ödön Heller
1878–1921 (age 43)
Szeged
Ödön Heller was a Hungarian painter whose artistic contributions shaped the visual arts landscape of early 20th centur...
Lajos Károlyi
1877–1927 (age 50)
Szeged
Painter Lajos Károlyi helped nurture Szeged's artistic pulse through his evocative canvases.
Ida Ferenczy
1839–1928 (age 89)
Kecskemét
Ida Ferenczy was a Hungarian lady-in-waiting whose long life and social position reflected her importance within Hungari...
Manó Grünwald
1843–1929 (age 86)
Sopron
Rabbi Manó Grünwald is honored for his compassionate leadership of the Jewish community in Sopron.
István Révész
1862–1929 (age 67)
Kecskemét
István Révész was a Hungarian Catholic priest whose spiritual ministry served the faithful during the late 19th and e...
Emil Ábrányi
1850–1920 (age 70)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Writer Emil Ábrányi left behind a literary legacy cherished by readers near the Fiume Road Graveyard.
István Bársony
1855–1928 (age 73)
Fiume Road Graveyard
István Bársony was a Hungarian writer whose literary contributions enriched Hungarian culture during the late 19th and...
Sándor Wekerle
1848–1921 (age 73)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Statesman Sándor Wekerle is remembered for guiding Hungary through financial challenges with calm resolve.
Vilmos Fraknói
1843–1924 (age 81)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Vilmos Fraknói was a prominent Hungarian librarian and cultural preservationist of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Béla Lajta
1873–1920 (age 47)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Béla Lajta was a gifted architect whose modernizing vision left a lasting imprint on Budapest.
László Fodor
1855–1924 (age 69)
Fiume Road Graveyard
László Fodor was a Hungarian mathematician active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Yaakov Shulem Sofer
1864–1921 (age 57)
Budapest
Yaakov Shulem Sofer was a dedicated rabbi whose scholarship supported Budapest’s Jewish community.
Károly Kétly
1839–1927 (age 88)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Károly Kétly was a Hungarian physician who practiced medicine throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Károly Bakonyi
1873–1926 (age 53)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Károly Bakonyi enriched Hungarian literature with keen insight and humane storytelling.
Aladár Ballagi
1853–1928 (age 75)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Aladár Ballagi was a Hungarian politician active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Gyula Basch
1851–1928 (age 77)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Gyula Basch was an engineer whose practical ingenuity helped build a modern Hungary.
Franz Ferdinand Baumgarten
1880–1927 (age 47)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Franz Ferdinand Baumgarten was an Austrian writer of the early 20th century.
Sándor Baumgarten
1864–1928 (age 64)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Sándor Baumgarten was an architect known for dignified, balanced buildings that served his city well.
Etelka Benkő
1872–1921 (age 49)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Etelka Benkő (1872-1921) was a Hungarian woman from Szabadszállás who was buried at Óbuda Cemetery.
Béla Berzeviczy
1870–1922 (age 52)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Béla Berzeviczy was a military officer respected for his steady service and leadership.
Zsolt Beöthy
1848–1922 (age 74)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Zsolt Beöthy was a prominent Hungarian writer and literary figure of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ödön Boncz
1858–1928 (age 70)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Ödön Boncz was a historian whose diligent research deepened appreciation for Hungary’s past.
Gyula Breyer
1893–1921 (age 28)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Gyula Breyer was a Hungarian chess player whose career was marked by exceptional talent despite his early death.