Deaths in the 1920s

Aleksandr Obolensky

1872–1924 (age 52)

Batignolles Cemetery

Aleksandr Obolensky was a military officer remembered for his steadfast service and is interred at Batignolles Cemetery.

Vladimir Obolenski

1865–1927 (age 62)

Batignolles Cemetery

Russian military officer and nobleman who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the late 19th and early 20th centur...

Alphonse Flavien Poiré

1883–1922 (age 39)

Batignolles Cemetery

Alphonse Flavien Poiré was an early aircraft pilot whose bravery helped open the skies for future aviators and who rest...

Pavel Ryabushinsky

1871–1924 (age 53)

Batignolles Cemetery

Russian politician and businessman who played a significant role in Imperial Russian political and commercial affairs.

Georgy Trubetskoy

1866–1926 (age 60)

Batignolles Cemetery

Georgy Trubetskoy was a military officer whose steadfast leadership is commemorated at Batignolles Cemetery.

Caroline Girard

1830–1925 (age 95)

Batignolles Cemetery

Acclaimed opera singer whose performances enriched European musical culture throughout the nineteenth century.

George Bakhmeteff

1847–1928 (age 81)

Batignolles Cemetery

George Bakhmeteff was a distinguished diplomat whose legacy of measured representation is remembered at Batignolles Ceme...

Hippolyte Belhomme

1854–1923 (age 69)

Batignolles Cemetery

Opera singer who performed during the latter half of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century.

Jean Hubert

1885–1927 (age 42)

Batignolles Cemetery

Jean Hubert was an aircraft pilot whose pioneering spirit in early aviation is remembered at Batignolles Cemetery.

Konstantin Aleksandrovich Gorchakov

1841–1926 (age 85)

Batignolles Cemetery

Russian politician who served in Imperial Russian governmental affairs during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuri...

Joseph Anthelme Fournier

1854–1928 (age 74)

Batignolles Cemetery

Joseph Anthelme Fournier was a military officer remembered for his steady leadership and is interred at Batignolles Ceme...

Pharaon de Winter

1849–1924 (age 75)

Cemetery of Bailleul

Painter whose artistic works contributed to nineteenth-century European visual culture.

Jean-Augustin Germain

1839–1928 (age 89)

Toulouse Cathedral

Jean-Augustin Germain was a Catholic priest whose devoted ministry is honored at Toulouse Cathedral.

Louis Mercier

1856–1927 (age 71)

Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery

Business executive whose leadership and commercial expertise contributed to industrial enterprises in late nineteenth-ce...

Henri Blaise

1863–1920 (age 57)

Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Nancy

Henri Blaise was a Latin Catholic priest remembered for his spiritual care at the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Nancy.

Pierre Bucher

1869–1921 (age 52)

Cimetière Nord de Strasbourg

Physician whose medical practice and professional dedication served his community during the late nineteenth and early t...

Paul Dalbret

1876–1927 (age 51)

Château-Gombert

Paul Dalbret was a singer-songwriter whose heartfelt work is remembered at Château-Gombert.

David Emil Bronnert

1868–1928 (age 60)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

German politician whose career in public service spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Raymond de La Rocque

1841–1926 (age 85)

Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles

Raymond de La Rocque earned the respect of his peers through steadfast military service and a life shaped by honor.

Maurice Charlot

1861–1921 (age 60)

Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles

Dedicated educator and pedagogue whose teaching career advanced educational practices and influenced generations of stud...

Pierre-Henri Mayeux

1845–1929 (age 84)

Cimetière de Belleville

Pierre-Henri Mayeux brought grace and precision to architecture, leaving a lasting imprint on the city he loved.

Paulin Enfert

1853–1922 (age 69)

Cimetière de Gentilly

Paulin Enfert (1853–1922) was a French resident of Paris whose life encompassed the vibrant decades of the late ninete...

Jacques-Jean Gély

1849–1929 (age 80)

Mende Cathedral

Jacques-Jean Gély served faithfully, offering steady spiritual guidance to those under his care.

Jean-Auguste Eyssautier

1844–1923 (age 79)

La Rochelle Cathedral

Jean-Auguste Eyssautier (1844–1923) was a Catholic priest who served at La Rochelle Cathedral throughout his ecclesias...

Gustave Eiffel

1832–1923 (age 91)

Levallois-Perret Cemetery

Gustave Eiffel was a pioneering engineer whose enduring structures continue to inspire awe.

Joseph Ravaisou

1865–1925 (age 60)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Joseph Ravaisou (1865–1925) was a French painter whose works contributed to the artistic heritage of late nineteenth-c...

Barthélemy Niollon

1849–1927 (age 78)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Barthélemy Niollon was a painter whose thoughtful works expressed a gentle appreciation for life’s quiet moments.

Émile Wesly

1858–1926 (age 68)

Auteuil Cemetery

Émile Wesly (1858–1926) was a French composer whose musical works enriched the cultural heritage of late nineteenth-c...

Léon Heuzey

1831–1922 (age 91)

Auteuil Cemetery

Léon Heuzey inspired many through his scholarly dedication to uncovering the depths of ancient history.

Henry Céard

1851–1924 (age 73)

Cimetière de Bercy

Henry Céard (1851–1924) was a French naturalist whose scientific work contributed to the advancement of natural histo...

Michel Payot

1840–1922 (age 82)

Cimetière de Chamonix

Michel Payot devoted his life to guiding others safely through the wonder and challenge of the mountains.

Ada Adini

1855–1924 (age 69)

Auteuil Cemetery

Ada Adini (1855–1924) was a French stage actor whose performances contributed to the theatrical heritage of Belle Épo...

Sophie Bryant

1850–1922 (age 72)

Cimetière de Chamonix

Sophie Bryant encouraged others to embrace mathematics with intelligence, curiosity, and confidence.

Charles de Moüy

1834–1922 (age 88)

Auteuil Cemetery

Charles de Moüy (1834–1922) was a French diplomat whose career served the nation's international interests during the...

Gaby Deslys

1881–1920 (age 39)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Gaby Deslys dazzled the stage with her elegance and charisma, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

Adolphe-Édouard Défossé

1855–1922 (age 67)

Cimetière de Grenelle

Adolphe-Édouard Défossé (1855–1922) was a French politician whose career in public service contributed to the gover...

Charles Bertier

1860–1924 (age 64)

Saint Roch Cemetery

Charles Bertier painted with a serene sensitivity that continues to evoke the beauty of the natural world.

Edgar Demange

1841–1925 (age 84)

cemetery of Montfort-l'Amaury

Edgar Demange (1841–1925) was a French lawyer whose legal career contributed to the advancement of French jurisprudenc...

Louis Coudouret

1896–1929 (age 33)

Cimetière de Grenelle

Louis Coudouret was a celebrated flying ace whose courage enlivened the early years of military aviation.

Jean Janvier

1859–1923 (age 64)

Rennes Eastern Cemetery

Jean Janvier (1859–1923) was a French businessperson whose commercial endeavors contributed to the economic developmen...

Charles Berjole

1884–1924 (age 40)

Cimetière de l'Est

Charles Berjole was a poet whose verses brought solace and beauty to many lives.

Adrien Dubos

1845–1921 (age 76)

Cimetière de l'Est

Adrien Dubos was a French architect active during the nineteenth century.

Georges Mesnard

1853–1923 (age 70)

Cimetière de l'Est

Georges Mesnard was a Papal Zouave whose steady commitment upheld the traditions he cherished.

Louis Majorelle

1859–1926 (age 67)

Cimetière de Préville

Louis Majorelle was a celebrated French cabinetmaker and Art Nouveau designer.

François Félix Crousse

1840–1925 (age 85)

Cimetière de Préville

François Félix Crousse was a horticulturist whose dedication cultivated beauty across the landscapes he tended.

Lucien Daubrée

1844–1921 (age 77)

Cimetière de Préville

Lucien Daubrée was a French engineer of the nineteenth century.

Lucien Weissenburger

1860–1929 (age 69)

Cimetière de Préville

Lucien Weissenburger was an architect whose refined creations enriched the built environment.

Jean Marie Émile Achille Krantz

1849–1925 (age 76)

Cimetière de Préville

Jean Marie Émile Achille Krantz was a French writer of the nineteenth century.

Victor Huel

1844–1923 (age 79)

Cimetière de Préville

Victor Huel was a sculptor whose works conveyed grace and enduring feeling.

Gustave Simon

1868–1926 (age 58)

Cimetière de Préville

Gustave Simon was a French politician of the early twentieth century.