Deaths in the 1920s

Eugénie Risler

1850–1920 (age 70)

Right Bank Cemetery, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Painter Eugénie Risler is remembered for her serene depictions of landscape and daily life.

Jeanne Koehler

1870–1926 (age 56)

Grave of Winckler and Lumière Families

Jeanne Koehler (1870–1926) was a member of prominent French families commemorated in a shared family grave.

Paul Lacombe

1837–1927 (age 90)

The Saint-Michel cemetery in Carcassonne

Composer Paul Lacombe wove regional warmth into music that delighted audiences across France.

Max Linder

1883–1925 (age 42)

St. Loubes Cimetière

Max Linder (1883–1925) was a pioneering French screenwriter who contributed significantly to early cinema.

Fernand Trintignant

1875–1927 (age 52)

cimetière du Pont-de-Justice

Fernand Trintignant is remembered for his quiet dedication to public life and the communities he served.

Henri Brocard

1845–1922 (age 77)

Vignot cemetery

Henri Brocard (1845–1922) was a French engineer whose work contributed to nineteenth-century industrial development.

Jules Patenôtre des Noyers

1845–1925 (age 80)

cimetière de Baye

Teacher Jules Patenôtre des Noyers inspired his students with a generous love of learning.

Albert Mahieu

1860–1926 (age 66)

cimetière des Aiguillons

Albert Mahieu (1860–1926) was a French politician active during the Third Republic.

Eugène Barbedette

1858–1927 (age 69)

cimetière de Châtillon-sur-Colmont

Catholic priest Eugène Barbedette was beloved for his calm pastoral care and accessible sermons.

Victor Marie-Baudry

1837–1926 (age 89)

cimetière de la Croix de Bault

Victor Marie-Baudry (1837–1926) lived through nearly nine decades of French history.

Théo van Rysselberghe

1862–1926 (age 64)

cimetière du Lavandou

Engraver Théo van Rysselberghe is remembered for his precise technique and generous mentorship.

Gabriel Paul Othenin de Cléron, comte d'Haussonville

1843–1924 (age 81)

cimetière de Gurcy-le-Châtel

Gabriel Paul Othenin de Cléron, comte d'Haussonville (1843–1924) was a French aristocratic writer and intellectual.

Félix Arnaudin

1844–1921 (age 77)

cimetière de Labouheyre

Photographer Félix Arnaudin preserved rural traditions through his compassionate images and research.

Louis-Auguste Bosseboeuf

1852–1928 (age 76)

cimetière de Semblançay

Louis-Auguste Bosseboeuf (1852–1928) was a French historian dedicated to preserving regional history.

Alexandre Grammont

1854–1925 (age 71)

cimetière de Pont-de-Chéruy

Industrialist Alexandre Grammont championed innovation guided by care for workers and community.

Théophile Joseph Lognoné

1869–1920 (age 51)

Dol-de-Bretagne Municipal Cemetery

Théophile Joseph Lognoné (1869–1920) was a French watchmaker known for his precision and craftsmanship.

Louis Feuillade

1873–1925 (age 52)

cimetière Saint-Gérard de Lunel

Screenwriter Louis Feuillade was a pioneering force in early French cinema, crafting suspenseful, human stories.

Henri-Paul Motte

1846–1922 (age 76)

cimetière de Trégastel

Henri-Paul Motte (1846–1922) was a French painter whose work reflected nineteenth-century artistic traditions.

Georges Palante

1862–1925 (age 63)

cimetière d'Hillion (rue de l'Hôtellerie)

Georges Palante was a writer and philosopher devoted to independent thought and social reflection.

Félix Garrigou

1835–1920 (age 85)

cimetière de Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Félix Garrigou (1835–1920) was a French physician whose practice served his community for many decades.

Ernest Lavisse

1842–1922 (age 80)

cimetière du Nouvion-en-Thiérache

Ernest Lavisse was a historian and educator who promoted a thoughtful understanding of France’s history.

Ernest Ferroul

1853–1921 (age 68)

cimetière de Mas-Cabardès

Ernest Ferroul was a French physician whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Mademoiselle Valpreux

1892–1926 (age 34)

cimetière de Nogent-sur-Aube

Mademoiselle Valpreux was an actor cherished for her grace and commitment to the dramatic arts.

Sabas Maury

1863–1923 (age 60)

cimetière de Varilhes

Sabas Maury was a French poet whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of his nation.

Frederick John Jackson

1860–1929 (age 69)

Nice (Caucade) Communal Cemetery, military plot

Frederick John Jackson was an ornithologist whose explorations deepened appreciation for the world’s birdlife.

Sydney Marow Eardley-Wilmot

1847–1929 (age 82)

Nice (Caucade) Communal Cemetery, military plot

Sydney Marow Eardley-Wilmot was a military personnel who served his nation with dedication and honor.

Cyril Harcourt

1872–1924 (age 52)

cimetière du Trabuquet

Cyril Harcourt was a playwright known for his witty and insightful contributions to the theater.

Maurice Barrès

1862–1923 (age 61)

cemetery of Charmes

Maurice Barrès was a distinguished French writer whose literary works profoundly influenced French culture and thought.

Henry Boucher

1847–1927 (age 80)

cimetière de Gérardmer

Henry Boucher was a politician who dedicated himself to steady, principled public service.

Eve Lavalliere

1866–1929 (age 63)

cimetière de Thuillières

Eve Lavallière was a celebrated French actress whose theatrical performances captivated audiences of her era.

Auguste Jean-Baptiste Tauleigne

1870–1926 (age 56)

Cimetière de Pontigny

Auguste Jean-Baptiste Tauleigne was an engineer whose work bolstered essential infrastructure.

Caroline Adelaide Jones Lankershim

1863–1928 (age 65)

cimetière ancien de Chatou

Caroline Adelaide Jones Lankershim was a woman whose life spanned from 1863 to 1928.

Marcel Mérat

1876–1929 (age 53)

cimetière Dunand

Marcel Mérat was a magistrate honored for his fair and principled service to justice.

Lazare Weiller

1858–1928 (age 70)

Cimetière de Bardines

Lazare Weiller was a French businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures contributed to the economic landscape of his n...

Marie Cazin

1844–1924 (age 80)

Cimetière de l'Est

Marie Cazin was a painter whose delicate work spoke to the quiet beauty of life.

Édouard Darviot

1859–1921 (age 62)

Cimetière de Beaune

Édouard Darviot was a French painter whose artistic works contributed to the cultural landscape of his time.

Anténor Daudé

1854–1927 (age 73)

cimetière d'Aigues-Vives

Anténor Daudé was remembered as a devoted citizen whose kindness touched his community.

Ernest Marinier

1858–1923 (age 65)

vieux cimetière de Bures-sur-Yvette

Ernest Marinier was a French painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural life of his community.

Émile Haug

1861–1927 (age 66)

cimetière de Niederbronn-les-Bains

Émile Haug devoted his career to mapping the Vosges and sharing the wonder of geology with others.

Paul Sérusier

1864–1927 (age 63)

Cimetière Saint-Charles

Paul Sérusier was a distinguished French artist whose innovative work and teachings profoundly influenced modern art mo...

Amédée Bollée fils

1867–1926 (age 59)

cimetière Sainte-Croix

Amédée Bollée fils carried forward a family tradition of bold mechanical invention, helping pioneer early automobiles...

Eugène Piron

1875–1928 (age 53)

cimetière Saint-Roch de Salon-de-Provence

French sculptor of the Belle Époque period known for his contributions to Provençal art.

Charles Astoul

1863–1929 (age 66)

cimetière Saint-Gabriel

Charles Astoul interpreted France's legal past with clarity and guided future scholars.

Edwin Theodore Dumble

1852–1927 (age 75)

Ste. Marguerite's Communal Cemetery

American writer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Lionel Lallement

1928–1929 (age 1)

Cimetière de Broyes

Young Lionel Lallement is remembered with love by those who welcomed him before his too-brief year.

Paul Baratte

1860–1928 (age 68)

cimetière de Villette

French engineer who contributed to 19th-century industrial development.

Edythe Field

1860–1923 (age 63)

Ste. Marguerite's Communal Cemetery

Edythe Field is remembered for the calm compassion she offered to her community.

Louis Delaporte

1842–1925 (age 83)

Grave of Delaporte

French archaeologist whose research advanced the study of ancient civilizations.

Ernest Cauvin

1843–1922 (age 79)

cimetière de Bonsecours

Ernest Cauvin’s political career reflected a steady commitment to Bonsecours and the people he served.

Jules Paul Brateau

1844–1923 (age 79)

cimetière de Fécamp

French goldsmith whose metalwork exemplified 19th-century artisanal excellence.