Deaths in the 1920s

Victor Lasalle

1893–1929 (age 36)

Cimetière de La Salle

Victor Lasalle dedicated himself to the military as France rebuilt after the Great War and is remembered for his calm st...

René Viviani

1863–1925 (age 62)

Sépulture d'Isabelle et René Viviani

French lawyer and politician who served his nation with distinction during a transformative period in French history.

Henri Fursy

1866–1929 (age 63)

Cimetière de Saint-Ouen

Henri Fursy's songs lit up Parisian cabarets and brought warmth and wit to audiences across the city.

François Hennebique

1841–1921 (age 80)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Pioneering French architect and engineer whose innovations in reinforced concrete fundamentally transformed modern const...

Pierre Fatou

1878–1929 (age 51)

Cimetière de Carnel

Pierre Fatou applied rigorous mathematics to the study of celestial behavior, helping to launch the modern theory of dyn...

Georges Aaron Bénédite

1857–1926 (age 69)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Renowned French Egyptologist whose scholarly work advanced understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization and culture.

Armand Millet

1845–1920 (age 75)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Armand Millet nurtured gardens and gardeners alike, advancing horticulture with both practical skill and a generous spir...

Louis Nail

1864–1920 (age 56)

Cimetière de Carnel

French politician dedicated to public service and the representation of his constituents.

Victor Vermorel

1848–1927 (age 79)

cemetery of Villefranche-sur-Saône

Victor Vermorel served as a committed legislator devoted to the welfare of rural producers and citizens.

Albert Candelot

1840–1920 (age 80)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

French military officer whose career reflected dedication to national service and military excellence.

Léon Bonnat

1833–1922 (age 89)

Saint Étienne Cemetery

Léon Bonnat captured the dignity of his subjects and inspired generations of artists through both his painting and teac...

Jacques Bertillon

1851–1922 (age 71)

Cemetery of Valmondois

French mathematician whose scholarly contributions advanced mathematical science and knowledge.

Jean Aicard

1848–1921 (age 73)

Cimetière central de Toulon

Jean Aicard's lyrical work celebrated Provence and the beauty of everyday life while also supporting his community.

André-Joseph Allar

1845–1926 (age 81)

Cimetière central de Toulon

French sculptor whose artistic works contributed to the cultural and visual heritage of France.

François Fabié

1846–1928 (age 82)

Cimetière central de Toulon

François Fabié celebrated provincial life through poetry and prose that lifted regional voices to national attention.

Marie-Louise Bernard

1891–1922 (age 31)

Aimargues Cemetery

A young woman of early twentieth-century France whose life was part of her community's history.

Pierre-François Fontenier

d. 1921

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Maurice de Bouvignies

Pierre-François Fontenier devoted his life to public service, fostering collaboration among local communities.

Fernand Maton

1893–1922 (age 29)

Cimetière de Marchiennes

French lawyer whose professional practice contributed to the legal system of early twentieth-century France.

Alexandre Wilmot

1845–1922 (age 77)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Martin de Sin-le-Noble

Alexandre Wilmot was a steadfast public servant whose dedication to his community left a lasting impression on those he ...

Alfred Dalloy

d. 1926

Cimetière de Warlaing

French politician dedicated to public service and democratic governance.

Léon Fontanieu

1863–1926 (age 63)

Aimargues Cemetery

Léon Fontanieu faithfully guided his community through change, leaving behind a legacy of principled civic leadership.

Madeleine Ravel

1884–1926 (age 42)

Aimargues Cemetery

Madeleine Ravel (1884–1926) was a French woman remembered in Aimargues Cemetery.

Marie-Pélagie Maurras

1836–1922 (age 86)

Cimetière de Roquevaire

Marie-Pélagie Maurras is remembered for the steadfast support and gentle care she shared with her community in Roquevai...

Léon Bourgeois

1851–1925 (age 74)

Châlons-en-Champagne East Communal Cemetery

Léon Bourgeois (1851–1925) was a prominent French judge and statesman.

Eugénie Deruelle

1853–1927 (age 74)

Sains-Richaumont cemetery

Eugénie Deruelle preserved the texture of everyday life through her diaries, leaving a rich archive of her era.

Camille Magnan

1922–1922 (age 0)

Cimetière de Maillane

Camille Magnan (1922–) is remembered in Cimetière de Maillane.

Hortense Schneider

1833–1920 (age 87)

Bordeaux (Rue Judaique) Protestant Cemetery

Hortense Schneider enchanted audiences with her spirited performances and left an enduring mark on the theatrical world.

Léopold Thadée Ramotowski

1841–1921 (age 80)

Cimetière du Montparnasse

Léopold Thadée Ramotowski (1841–1921) was a distinguished military leader.

Marie-Gabriel Boccard

1869–1928 (age 59)

cemetery of Jujurieux

Marie-Gabriel Boccard devoted herself to healing and brought solace to her community through steadfast medical care.

Lorin Andrews Lathrop

1858–1929 (age 71)

Saint-Germain-en-Laye New Communal Cemetery

Lorin Andrews Lathrop (1858–1929) was an American writer.

Louis Perreau

1868–1925 (age 57)

Péjoces Cemetery

Louis Perreau was an architect whose careful designs brought dignity and balance to the communities he served.

Arsène Lopin

1844–1926 (age 82)

Cimetière ancien de Vincennes

Arsène Lopin (1844–1926) was a French politician.

Henri Magron

1845–1927 (age 82)

cimetière Saint-Jean (Caen)

Henri Magron immortalized everyday life through photography, leaving a lasting visual legacy of his era.

Emilio Boggio

1857–1920 (age 63)

Auvers-Sur-Oise Communal Cemetery

Emilio Boggio (1857–1920) was a Venezuelan painter.

René Hanriot

1867–1925 (age 58)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

René Hanriot was an aviation pioneer whose bravery helped chart the course of early flight.

Constantine Esperovich Beloselsky-Belozersky

1843–1920 (age 77)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Constantine Esperovich Beloselsky-Belozersky (1843–1920) was a Russian military officer.

Ladislas D'Orcy

1888–1927 (age 39)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Ladislas D'Orcy was an aircraft pilot whose bravery helped pioneer the field of aviation.

Théophile Monjon

1924–1924 (age 0)

Aimargues Cemetery

Théophile Monjon (1924–) is remembered in Aimargues Cemetery.

Joseph Dumas

1863–1925 (age 62)

Aimargues Cemetery

Joseph Dumas is remembered for his quiet steadfastness in the community of Aimargues.

Maurice Delafosse

1870–1926 (age 56)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Maurice Delafosse (1870–1926) was a prominent French historian.

Princess Eugenia Maximilianovna of Leuchtenberg

1845–1925 (age 80)

Cimetière du Sabaou

Princess Eugenia Maximilianovna of Leuchtenberg leaves a legacy of dignified service beyond royal circles.

Louis Deschamps

1878–1925 (age 47)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Louis Deschamps was a French politician whose career reflected the political landscape of early 20th-century France.

Siméon Foucault

1884–1923 (age 39)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Siméon Foucault's sculptures continue to speak of his careful attention to detail.

Édouard Ducoté

1870–1929 (age 59)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Édouard Ducoté was a French writer who contributed significantly to the literary culture of his time.

Ernest Lanvin

1862–1926 (age 64)

Cimetière de Fressain

Ernest Lanvin served with a deep sense of duty at every level of political life.

Princess Olga Paley

1865–1929 (age 64)

cemetery of Colombes

Princess Olga Paley was a Russian diarist whose personal writings documented aristocratic life during a period of histor...

Erik Satie

1866–1925 (age 59)

Cemetery of Arcueil

Erik Satie's inventive melodies continue to inspire modern listeners.

Eugène Bourgouin

1880–1924 (age 44)

cimetière du Nord

Eugène Bourgouin was a French sculptor whose artistic works contributed to the cultural heritage of early 20th-century ...

Henri Jadart

1847–1921 (age 74)

cimetière du Nord

Henri Jadart devoted himself to guiding readers and preserving knowledge for future generations.

Eugene Auger

1847–1922 (age 75)

cimetière du Nord

Eugene Auger was a French painter whose artistic career spanned much of the nineteenth century.