Deaths in the 1930s

Ludvík Singer

1876–1931 (age 55)

New Jewish Cemetery

Ludvík Singer was a politician from 1876 to 1931.

August Stein

1854–1937 (age 83)

New Jewish Cemetery

Civil servant remembered for integrity and devoted public service.

Otto Petschek

1882–1934 (age 52)

New Jewish Cemetery

Otto Petschek was a businessperson from 1882 to 1934.

Dolfina Poppée

1865–1934 (age 69)

New Jewish Cemetery

Teacher whose nurturing presence inspired students to grow with confidence.

Mořic Bloch

1861–1934 (age 73)

New Jewish Cemetery

Mořic Bloch was an editing staff member who served the Jewish community in Prague.

Hugo Grab

1872–1937 (age 65)

New Jewish Cemetery

Beloved community member honored for his quiet strength and steadfast loyalty.

Václav Sochor

1855–1935 (age 80)

Cítoliby

Václav Sochor was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched Czech cultural life.

Gustav Zejda

1866–1933 (age 67)

Chvalšiny

A devoted civil servant whose integrity shaped Chvalšiny's public life.

Alois Jirásek

1851–1930 (age 79)

Hronov

Alois Jirásek was a prominent Czech writer whose literary works significantly influenced national culture.

Václav Vojnar

1865–1931 (age 66)

Nové Město nad Metují

A reliable pillar of Nové Město nad Metují’s community life.

Oskar Gutwinski

1873–1932 (age 59)

Králický Sněžník

Oskar Gutwinski was a resident of Osoblaha who died in Poland in 1932.

Josef Kreisinger

1857–1934 (age 77)

Liteň

A caring priest whose ministry in Liteň strengthened faith and community bonds.

Otto Johann Nepomuk Graf von Harrach

1863–1935 (age 72)

Harrachovská hrobka (Horní Branná)

Otto Johann Nepomuk Graf von Harrach was a politician of noble standing who influenced Central European affairs.

Jan Stavěl

1858–1933 (age 75)

Kostelec na Hané

A dedicated farmer who cultivated both land and community in Kostelec na Hané.

Hubert Procházka

1885–1935 (age 50)

Heřmanův Městec

Hubert Procházka was a psychiatrist who advanced mental health care in the Czech lands.

Josef Vraný

1874–1937 (age 63)

Horní Libchava

A writer whose thoughtful prose celebrated the soul of Horní Libchava.

Emanuel Matoulek

1860–1935 (age 75)

Kostelec nad Černými lesy

Emanuel Matoulek was a parson whose spiritual ministry served his parish community.

Gustav Schmoranz

1858–1930 (age 72)

Slatiňany

A beloved teacher who inspired Slatiňany’s youth with patience and care.

Josef Schmoranz

1855–1938 (age 83)

Slatiňany

Josef Schmoranz was a teacher whose dedication shaped the education of his students.

František Vymyslický

1841–1933 (age 92)

Dolní Bojanovice

A gifted wood carver whose artistry graced Dolní Bojanovice’s homes and churches.

Rudolf Hofmeister

1868–1934 (age 66)

Rožmitál pod Třemšínem

Rudolf Hofmeister was a writer whose literary works contributed to Czech cultural heritage.

Lev Skrbenský z Hříště

1863–1938 (age 75)

Saint Wenceslas Cathedral

A writer whose spiritual reflections honored the legacy of Saint Wenceslas Cathedral.

Karel Loevenstein

1885–1938 (age 53)

Dobřenice

Karel Loevenstein was a businessperson whose commercial enterprise contributed to regional economic development.

Josef Novak

1878–1932 (age 54)

Strašnice

A diligent member of the Strašnice editing staff committed to thoughtful journalism.

Jindřich Brouček

1893–1932 (age 39)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Czech aircraft pilot and aviation pioneer of the early 20th century.

Rudolf Gerbec

1871–1935 (age 64)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

A physician whose steady care comforted many at Waldfriedhof Zlín.

Ludmila Baťová

1857–1939 (age 82)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Czech woman of prominence in late 19th and early 20th century society.

Felix Haj

1887–1934 (age 47)

Mníšek pod Brdy

Felix Haj's writing honored everyday life around Mníšek pod Brdy with quiet, thoughtful attention.

Jaromír Pečírka

1864–1933 (age 69)

Všenory

Czech physician dedicated to medical practice and community health.

Josef Fiedler

1866–1937 (age 71)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Fiedler's photographs preserved the shifting faces of Prague and its people.

Josef Kalaš

1890–1933 (age 43)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech politician active in Czechoslovak public life during the interwar period.

Josef Kouša

1871–1935 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Kouša's prose gave voice to the hopes and concerns of his era.

Josef Mařatka

1874–1937 (age 63)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech teacher dedicated to education and the development of students.

Josef Scheiner

1861–1932 (age 71)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Scheiner charmed audiences with his warmth and dedication to the Prague stage.

Josef Souček

1864–1938 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech parson and clergyman dedicated to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.

Karel Cífka

1871–1930 (age 59)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Cífka worked tirelessly to steady public life through momentous times.

Karel Groš

1865–1938 (age 73)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech lawyer and legal professional of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Marie Hübnerová

1865–1931 (age 66)

Olšany Cemetery

Marie Hübnerová became a beloved stage figure whose presence steadied ensembles across Prague theaters.

Marie Záhořová-Němcová

1885–1930 (age 45)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech writer and literary figure of the early 20th century.

Hermann Schloffer

1868–1937 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Hermann Schloffer advanced surgical technique, offering hope through careful innovation.

Alois Rzach

1850–1935 (age 85)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech writer and literary figure with a long career spanning late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Viktor Dyk

1877–1931 (age 54)

Olšany Cemetery

Viktor Dyk (1877-1931) was a Czech poet, prose writer, playwright, and politician who became one of the most prominent l...

Tamaš Hryb

1895–1938 (age 43)

Olšany Cemetery

Tamaš Hryb (1895-1938) was a Ukrainian or Belarusian émigré who lived and died in Czechoslovakia during the interwar ...

Kinue Hitomi

1907–1931 (age 24)

Olšany Cemetery

Kinue Hitomi (1907-1931) was a pioneering Japanese track and field athlete who became the first Japanese woman to win an...

Karel Baxa

1862–1938 (age 76)

Olšany Cemetery

Karel Baxa (1862-1938) was a Czech lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Prague from 1919 to 1937 during the Firs...

Josef Rovenský

1894–1937 (age 43)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Rovenský (1894-1937) was a prominent Czech film and theater actor who became one of the leading stars of Czechosl...

Evgeny Chirikov

1864–1932 (age 68)

Olšany Cemetery

Evgeny Chirikov (1864-1932) was a Russian writer and playwright who emigrated to Czechoslovakia after the Bolshevik Revo...

Čeněk Libich

1858–1930 (age 72)

Olšany Cemetery

Čeněk Libich (1858-1930) was a Czech figure of the late 19th and early 20th century who was buried at Olšany Cemetery...

Bedřich Hejda

1866–1935 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Bedřich Hejda (1866-1935) was a Czech individual from Manětín who lived during the Austro-Hungarian Empire and early ...

Gustav Hloušek

1870–1931 (age 61)

Olšany Cemetery

Gustav Hloušek (1870-1931) was a Prague-born Czech individual who lived through the transition from Austro-Hungarian ru...