Deaths in the 1930s

Léopold Charlier

1867–1936 (age 69)

Robermont Cemetery

Léopold Charlier was a distinguished Belgian conductor whose artistic leadership enriched the musical culture of his er...

Hector Delobbe

1860–1934 (age 74)

Robermont Cemetery

Hector Delobbe, military personnel, lies in Robermont Cemetery, remembered for steady leadership in service.

Victor Bertrand

1857–1931 (age 74)

Robermont Cemetery

Victor Bertrand was a dedicated Belgian military officer whose service reflected his commitment to national defense.

Papa Merx

1849–1938 (age 89)

Robermont Cemetery

Papa Merx, military personnel, rests at Robermont Cemetery, honored for his steadfast loyalty.

Maurice Dufrasne

1862–1931 (age 69)

Robermont Cemetery

Maurice Dufrasne was a prominent Belgian sports executive whose leadership advanced athletic culture and sporting excell...

Louis Gonne

1860–1934 (age 74)

Robermont Cemetery

Louis Gonne, lawyer, is remembered at Robermont Cemetery for his compassionate advocacy.

Eugène Stockis

1876–1939 (age 63)

Robermont Cemetery

Eugène Stockis was a pioneering Belgian forensic scientist whose work advanced scientific methods in criminal investiga...

Théophile Bovy

1863–1937 (age 74)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Théophile Bovy, writer, lies at the Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge, remembered for his empathetic reflections on daily lif...

Adrien de Witte

1850–1935 (age 85)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Adrien de Witte was a Belgian painter who lived from 1850 to 1935.

Edouard van Overbeke

1855–1938 (age 83)

Laeken Cemetery

Edouard van Overbeke, painter, rests at Laeken Cemetery, remembered for capturing Brussels with luminous detail.

Prosper Van Langendonck

1856–1935 (age 79)

Stadsbegraafplaats Leuven

Prosper Van Langendonck was a Belgian politician who lived from 1856 to 1935.

Arthur Pater

1883–1932 (age 49)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Arthur Pater, politician, lies at Charleroi North Cemetery, honored for principled public service.

Edouard Falony

1861–1939 (age 78)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Edouard Falony was a Belgian politician who lived from 1861 to 1939.

Charles Doudelet

1861–1938 (age 77)

Campo Santo

Charles Doudelet, graphic designer, rests at Campo Santo, remembered for his imaginative visual work.

Armand Heins

1856–1938 (age 82)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Armand Heins was a Belgian painter who lived from 1856 to 1938.

Jan Samijn

1869–1933 (age 64)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Jan Samijn, syndicalist, lies at Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent, remembered for advocating workers' dignity.

Marthe Massin

1860–1931 (age 71)

Sint-Amands

Marthe Massin was a Belgian painter who lived from 1860 to 1931.

Édouard Van Haelen

1895–1936 (age 41)

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean Cemetery

Édouard Van Haelen, swimmer, lies at Molenbeek-Saint-Jean Cemetery, honored for his athletic spirit.

Henry Meuwis

1870–1935 (age 65)

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean Cemetery

Henry Meuwis was a Belgian painter who lived from 1870 to 1935.

Albert Van huffel

1877–1935 (age 58)

Tervuren Communal Cemetery

Albert Van huffel was a Belgian architect whose measured designs served the communities he loved.

Jules de Géradon

1869–1933 (age 64)

Heuseux

Jules de Géradon was a Belgian politician who lived from 1869 to 1933.

Joseph Jacquemotte

1883–1936 (age 53)

Saint-Gilles Cemetery

Joseph Jacquemotte was a politician committed to social justice and the well-being of Belgian workers.

Jules Destrée

1863–1936 (age 73)

Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery

Jules Destrée was a Belgian writer and politician who lived from 1863 to 1936.

Paul Pastur

1866–1938 (age 72)

Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery

Paul Pastur was a lawyer whose principled advocacy guided many through complex legal challenges.

Paul Kenis

1885–1934 (age 49)

Etterbeek Cemetery

Paul Kenis was a Belgian writer who lived from 1885 to 1934.

Jenny Montigny

1875–1937 (age 62)

cimetière de l'église Sainte-Aldegonde de Deurle

Jenny Montigny was a painter whose luminous canvases captured the Belgian countryside.

Joseph Dejardin

1873–1932 (age 59)

ancien cimetière de Heusay

Joseph Dejardin was a Belgian politician who lived from 1873 to 1932.

Robert Grégoire

1903–1933 (age 30)

cimetière de Dieupart

Robert Grégoire was a motorcycle racer celebrated for his daring speed and sportsmanship.

Jean Dauvister

1858–1937 (age 79)

cimetière de Dison

Jean Dauvister was a Belgian politician who served from the mid-19th century until his death in 1937.

Sébastien Winandy

1874–1939 (age 65)

cimetière de Dison

Sébastien Winandy was a politician who devoted his career to attentive public service.

Maurice Lemonnier

1860–1930 (age 70)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 38

Maurice Lemonnier was a Belgian lawyer based in Brussels who practiced law during the early 20th century.

Guy Reyntiens

1880–1932 (age 52)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 3

Guy Reyntiens was a military officer remembered for his steady leadership during times of change.

Constant Bosmans

1851–1936 (age 85)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 3

Constant Bosmans was a celebrated Belgian architect whose works contributed significantly to Brussels' architectural her...

Hendrik Pollema

1851–1932 (age 81)

Sneek

Dedicated teacher from Sneek who shaped generations of students.

Jacques Urlus

1867–1935 (age 68)

Noordwijk

Jacques Urlus was an esteemed tenor whose passionate performances enriched opera houses across Europe.

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont

1858–1934 (age 76)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

European princess of the Waldeck and Pyrmont dynasty.

Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

1876–1934 (age 58)

Nieuwe Kerk Delft

Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a nobleman whose photographic artistry captured the grace of his era.

Maurits Bonnist

1871–1931 (age 60)

Jewish cemetery, Muiderberg

Dutch entrepreneur and businessman of the late 19th century.

Johannes Henricus Gerardus Jansen

1868–1936 (age 68)

St Catherine's Cathedral

Johannes Henricus Gerardus Jansen was a devoted Catholic priest whose pastoral care comforted many in Delft.

A.J. Izaks

1847–1937 (age 90)

Ter Navolging (Tiel)

Skilled printer who contributed to Dutch publishing and literary culture.

Gjalt Wiegers van der Mei

1859–1938 (age 79)

Akkerwoude

Gjalt Wiegers van der Mei was a dedicated farmer whose careful stewardship sustained rural life.

P.J.M. Verschure

1861–1938 (age 77)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Dutch ship-owner and maritime entrepreneur.

Adrianus Henricus Maria Josephus van Rooy

1880–1937 (age 57)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Adrianus Henricus Maria Josephus van Rooy was a beloved university teacher known for mentoring inquisitive minds.

Herman Venverloo

1854–1930 (age 76)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Dutch composer whose musical works enriched the cultural heritage of the Netherlands.

Theodoor Ignace Bernard Hiltermann

1858–1932 (age 74)

Begraafplaats Buitenveldert

Theodoor Ignace Bernard Hiltermann was a principled judge committed to fair and thoughtful justice.

Pieter Jelles Troelstra

1860–1930 (age 70)

The Hague General Cemetery

Distinguished Dutch writer and intellectual who shaped cultural discourse in The Hague.

François de Bas

1840–1931 (age 91)

The Hague General Cemetery

François de Bas was a historian whose eloquent writings preserved Dutch military memory.

Robert Fruin

1857–1935 (age 78)

The Hague General Cemetery

Robert Fruin was a prominent Dutch jurist whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Anna Abrahams

1849–1930 (age 81)

The Hague General Cemetery

Anna Abrahams was a painter whose sensitive work celebrated the quiet beauty of daily life.

Louis de Stuers

1870–1937 (age 67)

The Hague General Cemetery

Louis de Stuers was a Dutch civil servant whose career spanned nearly seven decades of public service.