Deaths in the 1920s

Albert Adès

1893–1921 (age 28)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Albert Adès’s writing offered thoughtful reflections on the human experience, marked by sincerity and nuance.

Charles Fuster

1866–1929 (age 63)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles Fuster was a French writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural richness of late 19th-century France...

Georges Jules Bertrand

1849–1929 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Georges Jules Bertrand’s paintings continue to offer serene reflections on color and light, honoring his lifelong dedi...

Swan Hennessy

1866–1929 (age 63)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Swan Hennessy was a composer whose musical works contributed to the artistic traditions of late 19th-century Europe.

Berthe Bady

1868–1921 (age 53)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Berthe Bady was celebrated for her expressive performances and her warm, inspiring presence in the theater world.

Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ

1842–1923 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ was a French painter whose artistic works contributed to the rich tradition of 19th-...

Jean-Paul Laurens

1838–1921 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Paul Laurens inspired students with a thoughtful approach to art and history, honoring the craft through dedicated ...

Alexandre Marcel

1860–1928 (age 68)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alexandre Marcel was a French architect whose designs and innovations contributed to the architectural heritage of late ...

Gaston Eugene Marie Bonnier

1853–1922 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gaston Bonnier devoted his career to deepening the scientific understanding of plants and their habitats.

Jean Dumézil

1857–1929 (age 72)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Dumézil was a French military officer whose service and dedication contributed to the armed forces of France.

Joseph Bail

1862–1921 (age 59)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Joseph Bail brought keen observation and grace to every work he created.

Léon Barillot

1844–1929 (age 85)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Léon Barillot was a French painter associated with the Montparnasse artistic community in the late 19th and early 20th ...

Léopold Morice

1843–1920 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Léopold Morice's sculptures remain steadfast symbols of civic pride.

Roland Delachenal

1854–1923 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Roland Delachenal was a French historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the study of French history in the early...

Marthe Boyer-Breton

1860–1926 (age 66)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marthe Boyer-Breton captured human warmth with graceful acuity.

Charles Vital Cornu

1851–1927 (age 76)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles Vital Cornu was a French sculptor whose works exemplified the artistic traditions of the late 19th and early 20t...

Auguste Ponsot

1846–1924 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Auguste Ponsot crafted perfumes that embodied elegance and harmony.

Alfred Breuillé

1847–1929 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alfred Breuillé was a French politician who participated in the political life of France during the Third Republic.

Jules-Léon Chifflot

1868–1926 (age 58)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jules-Léon Chifflot shaped spaces with careful attention to form and purpose.

Étienne Wallon

1855–1924 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Étienne Wallon was a French photographer whose work documented the visual culture of the late 19th and early 20th centu...

Auguste Mévisto

1859–1927 (age 68)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Auguste Mévisto devoted himself to the transformative art of theater.

Charles Sablon

1871–1929 (age 58)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles Sablon was a French composer whose musical works enriched the cultural life of early 20th-century France.

Diogene Ulyssee Napoleon Maillart

1840–1926 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Diogène Maillart painted with serene insight and gentle precision.

Edmond-Alfred Goupy

1838–1920 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Edmond-Alfred Goupy was a French physician whose medical practice contributed to healthcare advancement in 19th-century ...

Ernest Babelon

1854–1924 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Ernest Babelon's devotion to numismatic study preserved countless glimpses of the past.

Édouard Goüin

1876–1922 (age 46)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Édouard Goüin was a French banker whose financial activities contributed to the economic development of early 20th-cen...

Édouard de Max

1869–1924 (age 55)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Édouard de Max dedicated his life to the power and poetry of performance.

Alfred Angot

1848–1924 (age 76)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alfred Angot was a French astronomer whose scientific research advanced the understanding of astronomy and meteorology.

Jeanne Lapauze

1854–1921 (age 67)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jeanne Lapauze (1854-1921) was a French resident of Batignolles-Monceau who was interred in the ossuaire du Père-Lachai...

Edmond Laurens

1852–1925 (age 73)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Edmond Laurens was a French composer whose musical works enriched the cultural life of 19th-century France.

Paul Monteux

1862–1928 (age 66)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Monteux was a French composer noted for his graceful and emotive works.

Fernand de Mallevoüe

1849–1924 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Joseph Caron

1849–1924 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Joseph Caron was a respected university teacher who inspired numerous students through his dedication to learning.

François Gérard

1880–1929 (age 49)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Hippolyte Berteaux

1843–1926 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Hippolyte Berteaux was a French painter celebrated for capturing beauty with lyrical brushwork.

Gabriel de Ramel

1841–1924 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Guitry

1884–1920 (age 36)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Guitry was an actor cherished for his warmth and charisma on the French stage.

René Joseph Brice

1839–1921 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Émile Blavet

1838–1924 (age 86)

Taverny

Émile Blavet was a playwright known for his tender and insightful portrayals of human relationships.

Lucien Herr

1864–1926 (age 62)

Grosrouvre

Walter de Gray Birch

1842–1924 (age 82)

Cap-d'Ail

Walter de Gray Birch was a writer who combined historical insight with vivid storytelling.

Maurice du Plessys

1864–1924 (age 60)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Maxime Vuillaume

1844–1925 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Maxime Vuillaume (1844-1925) was a French journalist and writer from Saclas known for his accounts of the Paris Commune.

Michel Léonard Béguine

1855–1929 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Monna Delza

1882–1921 (age 39)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Monna Delza was an actor celebrated for her expressive and graceful stage presence.

Paul Mounet

1847–1922 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Wayland Bartlett

1865–1925 (age 60)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Paul Wayland Bartlett was a sculptor renowned for his elegant and expressive public works.

Maurice Drouhin

1891–1928 (age 37)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Destrem

1842–1929 (age 87)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Destrem was a Montparnasse writer whose attentive prose and respectful presence provided a steady voice among Paris...

Jules Victor Verdier

1862–1926 (age 64)

Montparnasse Cemetery