Deaths in the 1920s

Arkady Averchenko

1880–1925 (age 45)

Olšany Cemetery

Russian writer and humorist celebrated for his satirical works and witty commentary on Russian society.

Ivan Petrunkevitj

1884–1928 (age 44)

Olšany Cemetery

Ivan Petrunkevitj was a dedicated politician known for guiding civic life with integrity.

Nicolai Ivanovich Andrusov

1861–1924 (age 63)

Olšany Cemetery

Russian geologist and paleontologist whose scientific work significantly advanced geological knowledge in the late 19th ...

Jaroslav Goll

1846–1929 (age 83)

Olšany Cemetery

Jaroslav Goll was a celebrated writer and historian whose work enriched Czech cultural memory.

Bohuslav Rosenkranc

1870–1923 (age 53)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech politician active in Austro-Hungarian political life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Antonín Čapek

1855–1929 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

Antonín Čapek was a compassionate physician devoted to the well-being of his patients.

Vendelín Budil

1847–1928 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech actor who contributed to the development of Czech theater during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Václav Juda Novotný

1849–1922 (age 73)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Juda Novotný was a reflective writer whose work resonated with readers of his time.

Alois Adlof

1861–1927 (age 66)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech writer whose literary work reflected the cultural and intellectual currents of late 19th and early 20th century Cz...

Bedřich Münzberger

1846–1928 (age 82)

Olšany Cemetery

Bedřich Münzberger was an architect noted for thoughtfully crafted and enduring designs.

Bohumír Roubalík

1845–1928 (age 83)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech teacher and educator who contributed to the advancement of education in the Czech lands during the 19th and early ...

Jiří František Chaloupecký

1890–1922 (age 32)

Olšany Cemetery

Jiří František Chaloupecký advanced Esperanto with a commitment to peace and dialogue.

Nikolay Valerianovich Bibikov

1842–1923 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Russian politician whose career reflected the complex political landscape of the late Tsarist Empire.

Alexander Alexeevich Demyanov

1865–1925 (age 60)

Olšany Cemetery

Alexander Alexeevich Demyanov was a writer whose works offered cultural depth and reflection.

Jindřich Jindříšek

1857–1924 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech businessperson whose commercial endeavors contributed to the economic development of Prague and the Czech lands.

František Kvapil

1855–1925 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

František Kvapil was a writer celebrated for his empathetic and sincere storytelling.

Yevhen Chykalenko

1861–1929 (age 68)

Olšany Cemetery

Ukrainian public figure and cultural leader whose work significantly advanced Ukrainian national and cultural developmen...

Josef Šebor

1847–1928 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Šebor was a scientist whose thoughtful research furthered knowledge in his discipline.

Bohumil Kučera

1874–1921 (age 47)

Olšany Cemetery

Bohumil Kučera was a Czech physicist who made notable contributions to scientific research in the early 20th century.

Eduard Vojan

1853–1920 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

Eduard Vojan was an actor beloved for his heartfelt and nuanced performances.

Napoleon M. Kheil

1849–1923 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

Napoleon M. Kheil was a prominent Czech lepidopterist whose research advanced the study of butterflies and moths in Cent...

Josef Durych

1854–1926 (age 72)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Durych was a devoted professor whose steady guidance shaped many Prague students.

Josef Kulatka

1883–1920 (age 37)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Kulatka was a Czech journalist whose work contributed to the development of Czech media in the early 20th century.

Jan Simon

1883–1925 (age 42)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Simon is remembered by those who cherished his steadfast presence in early twentieth-century Prague.

Václav Böhm

1887–1929 (age 42)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Böhm was a Czech citizen who lived through a transformative period in Czech history.

Karel Brus

1891–1929 (age 38)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Brus was a steadfast member of his community whose quiet presence is honored at Olšany Cemetery.

Václav Doležal

1875–1927 (age 52)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Doležal was a Czech citizen whose life spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Vojtěch Fallada

1889–1920 (age 31)

Olšany Cemetery

Vojtětěch Fallada is remembered for his thoughtful presence during Prague’s turbulent years.

Jan Nepomuk Langhans

1851–1928 (age 77)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Nepomuk Langhans was a Czech photographer whose work documented the visual history of the Czech lands.

Jan Vejrych

1856–1926 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

Architect Jan Vejrych left a measured legacy in Prague's built heritage.

Jan Zvoníček

1865–1926 (age 61)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Zvoníček was a Czech teacher whose dedication to education contributed to the development of Czech youth.

Jarmila Horáková

1904–1928 (age 24)

Olšany Cemetery

Actress Jarmila Horáková brought warmth to the Prague stage before her untimely passing.

Jaroslav Hlava

1855–1924 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Jaroslav Hlava was a Czech teacher whose career contributed to the development of education in the Czech lands.

Vratislav Hugo Brunner

1886–1928 (age 42)

Olšany Cemetery

Educator Vratislav Hugo Brunner inspired artistic minds with his teaching.

Emerich Maixner

1847–1920 (age 73)

Olšany Cemetery

Emerich Maixner was a Czech physician whose medical practice served his community with dedication and skill.

Vladimír Gamza

1902–1929 (age 27)

Olšany Cemetery

Actor Vladimír Gamza is remembered for his dedication to the stage.

Václav Burger

1859–1923 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Burger was a Czech engineer whose technical expertise contributed to the industrial development of the Czech lan...

Václav Ertl

1875–1929 (age 54)

Olšany Cemetery

Translator Václav Ertl helped readers cross linguistic divides with care.

Václav Hübner

1857–1920 (age 63)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Hübner was a Czech writer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Vítězslav Janovský

1847–1925 (age 78)

Olšany Cemetery

Physician Vítězslav Janovský devoted his life to caring for Prague families.

Ferdinand Heidler

1881–1928 (age 47)

Olšany Cemetery

Ferdinand Heidler was a Czech politician of the early Czechoslovak period.

František Bílý

1854–1920 (age 66)

Olšany Cemetery

František Bílý championed Czech letters with steady prose.

František Drtina

1861–1925 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

František Drtina was a Czech teacher and educator in late 19th and early 20th century Bohemia.

František Fiedler

1858–1925 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

František Fiedler balanced earnest politics with a steady sense of civic care.

Jurij Darahan

1894–1926 (age 32)

Olšany Cemetery

Jurij Darahan was a Slovak writer of the early 20th century.

Karel Dědic

1862–1928 (age 66)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Dědic devoted himself to diligent public service.

Karel Jonáš

1865–1922 (age 57)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Jonáš was a Czech writer active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Karel Stanislav Sokol

1867–1922 (age 55)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Stanislav Sokol let literature illuminate the ties that bind community and past.

Karel Vorovka

1879–1929 (age 50)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Vorovka was a Czech writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Leopold Katz

1854–1927 (age 73)

Olšany Cemetery

Leopold Katz honored cultural dialogue through calm and thoughtful creativity.