Deaths in the 1920s

Algernon Graves

1845–1922 (age 77)

Brompton Cemetery

Algernon Graves was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual culture of the Victorian period.

Arthur Sanders

1900–1920 (age 20)

Brompton Cemetery

Military officer Arthur Sanders served with humility and resolve during a demanding chapter of history.

Edmund Faber, 1st Baron Faber

1847–1920 (age 73)

Brompton Cemetery

Edmund Faber, 1st Baron Faber, was a British politician of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Effie Bancroft

1840–1921 (age 81)

Brompton Cemetery

Effie Bancroft was a pioneering actor who helped shape modern English theatre.

Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare

1856–1924 (age 68)

Brompton Cemetery

Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare was a prominent theologian and biblical scholar of the late nineteenth and early twentiet...

Francis Nicholas Smith

1838–1927 (age 89)

South Wingfield

Francis Nicholas Smith was a steady figure in South Wingfield remembered for his quiet strength.

George Dashwood Taubman Goldie

1846–1925 (age 79)

Brompton Cemetery

George Dashwood Taubman Goldie was a British politician of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Henry William Massingham

1860–1924 (age 64)

Brompton Cemetery

Henry William Massingham was a thoughtful journalist whose pen guided public discourse.

James Bevan Edwards

1835–1922 (age 87)

Brompton Cemetery

James Bevan Edwards was a nineteenth-century engineer of considerable skill and accomplishment.

Mary Louisa Molesworth

1839–1921 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

Mary Louisa Molesworth was a beloved writer whose stories warmed the hearts of young readers.

Sir Charles Cave, 1st Baronet

1832–1922 (age 90)

Brompton Cemetery

Sir Charles Cave, 1st Baronet, was a prominent banker of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Squire Bancroft

1841–1926 (age 85)

Brompton Cemetery

Squire Bancroft was a leading actor and manager who helped reshape Victorian theatre.

Steuart Bayley

1836–1925 (age 89)

Brompton Cemetery

Steuart Bayley was a British diplomat of considerable distinction and international repute.

Sir Edward Ward, 1st Baronet, of Wilbraham Place

1853–1928 (age 75)

Brompton Cemetery

Sir Edward Ward, 1st Baronet, embodied steadfast military service and dignified leadership.

Hugh Montgomery

1880–1920 (age 40)

Brompton Cemetery

Hugh Montgomery was a British military officer of the early twentieth century.

Edmund Leach

1836–1923 (age 87)

Brompton Cemetery

Edmund Leach served faithfully as a soldier, offering quiet fortitude in times of challenge.

Charles Woodbyne Parish

1848–1922 (age 74)

Brompton Cemetery

Charles Woodbyne Parish was a nineteenth and early twentieth-century business executive.

Alice Vickery

1844–1929 (age 85)

Brookwood Cemetery

Alice Vickery was a writer and advocate whose thoughtful work advanced social reform.

David Waterlow

1857–1924 (age 67)

Brookwood Cemetery

David Waterlow was a British politician of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Sir John Hart Dunne

1835–1924 (age 89)

Sidmouth

Sir John Hart Dunne was a military officer admired for his calm leadership and sense of duty.

Edward Ledger

1839–1921 (age 82)

Brookwood Cemetery

Edward Ledger was a nineteenth-century editor of considerable influence and professional standing.

Charles Wyndham Murray

1844–1928 (age 84)

Brookwood Cemetery

Charles Wyndham Murray was a politician known for fairness and thoughtful public service.

David Charles Erskine

1866–1922 (age 56)

Brookwood Cemetery

David Charles Erskine was a Scottish politician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Francis David Morice

1849–1926 (age 77)

Brookwood Cemetery

Francis David Morice was a gifted translator whose work illuminated classical texts for English audiences.

Francis Taylor Piggott

1852–1925 (age 73)

Brookwood Cemetery

Francis Taylor Piggott was a respected judge whose career spanned the latter 19th and early 20th centuries.

Frederic Chase

1853–1925 (age 72)

Brookwood Cemetery

Frederic Chase was a compassionate Anglican priest who shepherded his congregations with quiet strength.

Frederick Mitchell Hodgson

1851–1925 (age 74)

Brookwood Cemetery

Frederick Mitchell Hodgson was a Victorian-era figure who lived from 1851 to 1925.

Henry Kimber

1834–1923 (age 89)

Brookwood Cemetery

Henry Kimber served the public with thoughtful leadership and a dedication to civic responsibility.

Dudley Hardy

1867–1922 (age 55)

Brookwood Cemetery

Dudley Hardy was a renowned illustrator whose work defined much of the visual culture of the late Victorian period.

John Tiller

1854–1925 (age 71)

Brookwood Cemetery

John Tiller was a music director whose lively productions captivated theatre audiences.

Lady Henry Somerset

1851–1921 (age 70)

Brookwood Cemetery

Lady Henry Somerset was a distinguished writer and social reformer of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Maurice Fitzmaurice

1861–1924 (age 63)

Brookwood Cemetery

Maurice Fitzmaurice was an engineer whose steady oversight shaped vital transportation works.

Sir George Power, 7th Baronet

1846–1928 (age 82)

Brookwood Cemetery

Sir George Power, 7th Baronet, was an opera singer of considerable renown during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Walter William Shaw

1868–1927 (age 59)

Brookwood Cemetery

Walter William Shaw was a politician known for his thoughtful approach to public service.

Albert Visetti

1846–1928 (age 82)

Brookwood Cemetery

Albert Visetti was a respected composer whose works enriched the musical heritage of his time.

Marie Spartali Stillman

1844–1927 (age 83)

Brookwood Cemetery

Marie Spartali Stillman was a painter of delicate imagination and a cherished member of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.

John Singer Sargent

1856–1925 (age 69)

Brookwood Cemetery

John Singer Sargent was a professional figure of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Fred Spofforth

1853–1926 (age 73)

Brookwood Cemetery

Fred Spofforth was a legendary cricketer whose skill made him one of the sport’s earliest stars.

Edward Maunde Thompson

1840–1929 (age 89)

Brookwood Cemetery

Edward Maunde Thompson was an eminent librarian whose career advanced the study and preservation of knowledge.

John Frederick Peel Rawlinson

1860–1926 (age 66)

Brookwood Cemetery

John Frederick Peel Rawlinson was a lawyer and politician committed to thoughtful public stewardship.

Luke Fildes

1844–1927 (age 83)

Brookwood Cemetery

Luke Fildes was a renowned illustrator whose works exemplified the finest artistic traditions of his era.

Syed Ameer Ali

1849–1928 (age 79)

Brookwood Cemetery

Syed Ameer Ali was a distinguished politician and jurist advocating for justice and cross-cultural understanding.

Alexei Feodorovich Aladin

1873–1927 (age 54)

Brookwood Cemetery

Russian politician active in early 20th-century Russian political affairs.

Cecil Burney

1858–1929 (age 71)

Brookwood Cemetery

Cecil Burney was a distinguished Royal Navy officer whose steady leadership marked a proud era in British maritime servi...

Henry Wilson-Fox

1863–1921 (age 58)

Brookwood Cemetery

British politician who served during the early 20th century.

Edward Francis Russell

1844–1925 (age 81)

Brookwood Cemetery

Edward Francis Russell spent his life lifting others through faithful Anglican ministry and compassionate pastoral care.

Angus MacLeod

1847–1920 (age 73)

Brookwood Cemetery

Scottish naval officer with a distinguished career in the Royal Navy.

Hugh Sutton

1867–1928 (age 61)

Brookwood Cemetery

Hugh Sutton was remembered as a thoughtful and courageous military leader whose influence endured beyond the battlefield...

James Galloway

1862–1922 (age 60)

Brookwood Cemetery

Military personnel dedicated to service and duty.

Peter Hannay McClelland

1856–1924 (age 68)

Brookwood Cemetery

Peter Hannay McClelland was a devoted public servant whose steady leadership touched many lives.