Deaths in the 1920s

Louis-Marie Baader

1828–1920 (age 92)

Morlaix

Louis-Marie Baader was a painter whose works captured the spirit of his native region with warmth and precision.

Jean-Eugène Clary

1856–1926 (age 70)

Les Andelys

French painter from Les Andelys known for his landscape work during the impressionist period.

Emile Armet de Lisle

1853–1928 (age 75)

Nogent-sur-Marne

Emile Armet de Lisle was a trusted businessperson known for his integrity and steady leadership.

Jean Richepin

1849–1926 (age 77)

Pléneuf-Val-André

Prominent French writer and poet of the Belle Époque whose works encompassed poetry, novels, and drama.

Cécile Simonnet

1863–1921 (age 58)

Ravières

Cécile Simonnet was an opera singer celebrated for her lyrical presence and heartfelt artistry.

Léon Kann

1859–1925 (age 66)

Pantin

French sculptor from Pantin who worked during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sergey Gorchakov

1870–1929 (age 59)

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

Sergey Gorchakov was a naval officer whose quiet courage and steadfast commitment defined his service.

Jean Sigaux

1847–1925 (age 78)

Villefranche-sur-Saône

French playwright from Villefranche-sur-Saône whose dramatic works contributed to late 19th-century theater.

Émile Loubet

1838–1929 (age 91)

Montélimar

Émile Loubet was a lawyer known for his measured judgment and dedication to fairness.

Agnès Souret

1902–1928 (age 26)

Espelette

French actress from Espelette whose career spanned the early 20th-century theater and cinema.

Camille Chevillard

1859–1923 (age 64)

Chatou

Camille Chevillard was a composer whose nuanced music touched listeners with emotional depth.

Maurice Réalier-Dumas

1860–1928 (age 68)

Chatou

French painter from Chatou who participated in the artistic community of the Seine valley.

Jules Huyot

1841–1921 (age 80)

Eaubonne

Jules Huyot was an illustrator whose detailed drawings brought stories to vivid life.

Armand de Visme

1855–1928 (age 73)

Eaubonne

French lawyer from Eaubonne who practiced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Antonin Dubost

1844–1921 (age 77)

La Tour-du-Pin

Antonin Dubost was a politician known for his thoughtful engagement and sincere service.

Julie Ehrer

1843–1928 (age 85)

Vire

French housewife from Vire who lived through nearly nine decades of 19th and early 20th-century history.

Raphaël Dongier

1866–1929 (age 63)

Bourg-la-Reine

Raphaël Dongier was a physicist whose thoughtful research inspired colleagues and students alike.

Philomène Cadoret

1892–1923 (age 31)

Rostrenen

French writer from Rostrenen whose literary works reflected early 20th-century Breton culture.

Lionel Royer

1852–1926 (age 74)

Fontenay-aux-Roses

Lionel Royer captured France’s heroic and spiritual past through grand historical and religious paintings.

Edmund Landolt

1846–1926 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Distinguished French ophthalmologist whose medical practice and contributions advanced the field of eye care in Paris.

Camille Saint-Saëns

1835–1921 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Camille Saint-Saëns shaped French musical life with an elegant oeuvre spanning opera, symphony, and instrumental master...

Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran

1845–1922 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran was a pioneering French researcher whose work in parasitology advanced the understanding ...

Symon Petliura

1879–1926 (age 47)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Symon Petliura led early Ukrainian independence efforts with determined advocacy for the nation’s place among emerging...

Jean de Reszke

1850–1925 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean de Reszke was an accomplished Polish pianist whose virtuosic performances earned him international acclaim.

François Césaire de Mahy

1830–1925 (age 95)

Montparnasse Cemetery

François Césaire de Mahy combined medical expertise with political advocacy on behalf of Réunion and its people.

Eugeniusz Zak

1884–1926 (age 42)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Eugeniusz Zak was a Polish painter whose distinctive artistic vision contributed to early twentieth-century European art...

François Coli

1881–1927 (age 46)

Montparnasse Cemetery

François Coli pushed the boundaries of early aviation and became a symbol of courage through his daring transatlantic a...

Louise Abbéma

1853–1927 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Louise Abbéma was a distinguished French illustrator whose refined aesthetic sensibility contributed to late nineteenth...

Émile Boutroux

1845–1921 (age 76)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Émile Boutroux defended philosophical liberty and the human spirit through his historical studies of science and belief...

Elizabeth Jane Gardner

1837–1922 (age 85)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Elizabeth Jane Gardner was an accomplished American artist whose technical mastery and dedication earned her recognition...

Paul Deschanel

1855–1922 (age 67)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Deschanel championed republican democracy both in political office and through his thoughtful writings.

Antoine Bourdelle

1861–1929 (age 68)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Antoine Bourdelle was a celebrated French sculptor and teacher whose innovative approach profoundly influenced modern sc...

Pierre Louÿs

1870–1925 (age 55)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre Louÿs celebrated beauty and sensuality through elegant literature and evocative photography.

Gaston Redon

1853–1921 (age 68)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gaston Redon was a distinguished French architect whose designs contributed to late nineteenth-century French architectu...

Henry Lerolle

1848–1929 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Henry Lerolle fostered Parisian art through delicate paintings and steadfast support for emerging artists.

Alfred Lenoir

1850–1920 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alfred Lenoir was an accomplished French sculptor whose technical skill and artistic sensibility were evident in his not...

Alphonse Kahn

1864–1927 (age 63)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alphonse Kahn transformed Parisian retail with visionary business leadership and a spirit of civic responsibility.

Adolphe Willette

1857–1926 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Adolphe Willette was a versatile French writer whose literary contributions enriched late nineteenth-century French cult...

Jules Carpentier

1851–1921 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jules Carpentier’s photographs remain treasured for their respectful portrayal of Parisian life and their technical gr...

Georges Gillet

1854–1920 (age 66)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Georges Gillet was a talented French composer whose musical works contributed to late nineteenth-century French musical ...

Marcelle Lender

1861–1926 (age 65)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marcelle Lender’s stage presence delighted Parisian audiences and reflected her lifelong devotion to the performing ar...

Rosita Mauri

1849–1923 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Rosita Mauri was an acclaimed 19th-century ballet dancer whose technical skill and artistic talent left a lasting impres...

Pierre Boutroux

1880–1922 (age 42)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre Boutroux inspired generations of scholars through his thoughtful teaching and writing on the evolution of scienti...

Fernand de La Tombelle

1854–1928 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Fernand de La Tombelle was a French composer whose works contributed to the musical traditions of late 19th-century Fran...

Jules Worms

1832–1924 (age 92)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jules Worms celebrated the beauty of everyday life through richly detailed painting that honors ordinary moments.

Louis Capitan

1854–1929 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Louis Capitan was a respected French physician whose medical practice and expertise contributed to the advancement of 19...

Paul Philippoteaux

1846–1923 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Philippoteaux brought historic events to life through panoramic illustration that blended artistry with scholarly a...

Paul Michaux

1854–1923 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Michaux was a French surgeon whose medical expertise and surgical innovations contributed to the advancement of Fre...

Paul Regnard

1850–1927 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Regnard combined medical practice with research, leaving a legacy of integrity and scientific curiosity.

Armand Gautier

1837–1920 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Armand Gautier was a distinguished French chemist whose scientific work advanced the field of chemistry during the 19th ...