Deaths in the 1920s

Karl Cartier

1855–1925 (age 70)

Moret-sur-Loing

Curator who safeguarded Moret-sur-Loing's artistic and historical treasures.

Georges Clemenceau

1841–1929 (age 88)

Mouchamps

French screenwriter and political figure who contributed to early French cinema.

Marguerite Sartor

1861–1920 (age 59)

Cuffies

Writer whose prose mirrored the rhythm of Cuffies and its people.

Emma Liébel

1873–1928 (age 55)

Boeil-Bezing

French singer known for her performances in late 19th and early 20th century France.

Henri du Buysson

1856–1927 (age 71)

Broût-Vernet

Entomologist devoted to cataloguing France's insect world from Broût-Vernet.

Édouard Nadaud

1862–1928 (age 66)

Montmartre Cemetery

French pedagogue dedicated to advancing education and teaching in Montmartre.

Mademoiselle Claudie

1846–1920 (age 74)

Montmartre Cemetery

Painter who captured Montmartre's light with gentle observation.

Laure Lhonneux

1841–1923 (age 82)

Montmartre Cemetery

French woman who lived through the cultural transformations of 19th and early 20th century France.

Édouard-François Millet de Marcilly

1839–1923 (age 84)

Montmartre Cemetery

Sculptor whose forms brought grace to Parisian places and private salons.

Gaston Roullet

1847–1925 (age 78)

Montmartre Cemetery

French painter who contributed to the visual arts of late 19th and early 20th century France.

Gustave Vautrey

1855–1923 (age 68)

Montmartre Cemetery

Poet whose verses echoed the heartbeat of Montmartre.

Albert Pierre Dawant

1852–1923 (age 71)

Montmartre Cemetery

French illustrator whose artistic work enriched the visual culture of his era.

Adolphe Henri Laissement

1854–1921 (age 67)

Montmartre Cemetery

Illustrator whose drawings animated the stories of a new century.

Eugène Gugenheim

1857–1923 (age 66)

Montmartre Cemetery

French playwright whose dramatic works enriched the theatrical culture of his era.

Horace Ayraud-Degeorge

1850–1922 (age 72)

Montmartre Cemetery

Journalist who chronicled the life of Montmartre with steady honesty.

Jules Moiroux

1858–1927 (age 69)

Montmartre Cemetery

French writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of his era.

Léon Augustin Lhermitte

1844–1925 (age 81)

Mont-Saint-Père

Painter celebrated for realism of village life around Mont-Saint-Père.

René Avigdor

1867–1920 (age 53)

Montmartre Cemetery

French painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual culture of his era.

Guillaume Sabatier

1863–1920 (age 57)

Montmartre Cemetery

Guillaume Sabatier’s journalism illuminated the culture and struggles of Montmartre with enduring honesty.

Camille Chabrié

1860–1928 (age 68)

Montmartre Cemetery

French chemist whose scientific work advanced chemical knowledge during his era.

Edmond Diet

1854–1924 (age 70)

Montmartre Cemetery

Edmond Diet composed music that harmonized tradition with heartfelt expression for the audiences of his day.

Gaston Marquet

1848–1923 (age 75)

Montmartre Cemetery

French pyrography artist known for his decorative work during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Amédée Jolly

1848–1926 (age 78)

Montmartre Cemetery

Amédée Jolly’s military service reflected a steadfast devotion to his country during changing times.

Brigide Daynes-Grassot

1832–1926 (age 94)

Gan

French stage actor whose career contributed to 19th-century theatrical traditions.

Léon Durand

1846–1925 (age 79)

Montmartre Cemetery

Léon Durand’s military career was defined by steady leadership and principled service.

Georges du Laurens de La Barre

1847–1920 (age 73)

Montmartre Cemetery

French lawyer whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Claude Bardel

1851–1926 (age 75)

Sées Cathedral

Claude Bardel was a compassionate priest whose ministry at Sées Cathedral sustained his flock with warmth and faith.

Louis Collardet

1871–1921 (age 50)

Moulin-sous-Touvent

French military officer whose career reflected dedication to national service.

Paul Roussel

1867–1928 (age 61)

Villecresnes

Paul Roussel sculpted evocative works that captured the dignity of everyday life.

Henri Amic

1853–1929 (age 76)

Gouvieux

French writer whose literary works contributed to late 19th and early 20th-century French culture.

Jean Maillard

1879–1927 (age 48)

Pavilly

Jean Maillard was a dedicated politician whose public service fostered civic pride in Pavilly.

Paul-Antoine Bénazet

1843–1920 (age 77)

Montmartre Cemetery

French politician whose career in public service reflected commitment to civic governance.

Louis-Émile Bertin

1840–1924 (age 84)

La Glacerie

Louis-Émile Bertin contributed to France’s engineering heritage through thoughtful innovation and precision.

Henri Pottevin

1865–1928 (age 63)

Vaugirard Cemetery

French physician whose medical practice exemplified professional standards of his era.

Marius André

1868–1927 (age 59)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Marius André’s poetry offered gentle reflections that resonated with thoughtful readers.

Marius Plateau

1886–1923 (age 37)

Vaugirard Cemetery

French engineer whose technical expertise contributed to early 20th-century industrial development.

Ernest Berger

1889–1925 (age 36)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Ernest Berger championed social causes with tenacity, encouraging civic engagement in Vaugirard.

Louis Probst

1853–1927 (age 74)

Bidart

French hydraulic engineer whose innovations in water management advanced infrastructure development.

John Whitley

1843–1922 (age 79)

Condette

John Whitley guided business endeavors around Condette with steady leadership and a compassionate concern for those who ...

Jean du Plessis de Grenedan

1892–1923 (age 31)

La Bernerie-en-Retz

French aircraft pilot whose career exemplified the pioneering spirit of early 20th-century aviation.

Edouard Alexandre Laigneau

1854–1928 (age 74)

Mordelles

Edouard Alexandre Laigneau enriched the chapels of Mordelles with stained glass that welcomed the light and the faithful...

Charles Frechon

1856–1929 (age 73)

Mont-Saint-Aignan

Charles Frechon was a French painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Victor, Prince Napoléon

1862–1926 (age 64)

Chapelle Impériale

Victor, Prince Napoléon carried the weight of history with determination, serving the public from a place of steady con...

Auguste-René-Marie Dubourg

1842–1921 (age 79)

Rennes Cathedral

Auguste-René-Marie Dubourg was a Catholic priest who served at Rennes Cathedral.

Olga de Ségur

1835–1920 (age 85)

Aube

Olga de Ségur soothed young hearts with tender stories that encouraged imagination and kindness.

Félix Charpentier

1858–1924 (age 66)

Chassant

Félix Charpentier was a French politician who represented Chassant.

Victor Jean Baptiste Barthélemy Binet

1849–1924 (age 75)

Saint-Aubin-sur-Quillebeuf

Victor Jean Baptiste Barthélemy Binet depicted the life of Saint-Aubin-sur-Quillebeuf with calm, luminous paintings tha...

Théophile Steinlen

1859–1923 (age 64)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Théophile Steinlen was a renowned Swiss-French illustrator and artist of the late 19th century.

Ramon Pichot

1872–1925 (age 53)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Ramon Pichot painted with a refined sensitivity that mirrored the friendships and artistic fervor of his time.

Paul Sédir

1871–1926 (age 55)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Paul Sédir was a French journalist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.