Deaths in the 1930s

Charles-Auguste Risler

1864–1937 (age 73)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles-Auguste Risler shaped spaces with a thoughtful architectural vision.

Emilie Jenny Weyl

1851–1933 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French sculptor whose works advanced the sculptural traditions of her time.

Laure Brouardel

1852–1935 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Laure Brouardel painted with a palette that reflected her deep regard for color and form.

Victor Rich

1847–1932 (age 85)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French architect whose designs contributed to the development of French architecture.

Alexandre Clerget

1856–1931 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alexandre Clerget fashioned goldsmith works noted for their care and refined detail.

Suzanne Valadon

1865–1938 (age 73)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

French painter whose bold artistic vision and technical mastery established her as a pioneering figure in modern art.

Suzanne Lenglen

1899–1938 (age 39)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Suzanne Lenglen transformed women’s tennis with her daring play and enduring charisma.

Albert Calmette

1863–1933 (age 70)

Jouy-en-Josas

French physician and bacteriologist whose development of the BCG vaccine revolutionized tuberculosis prevention.

Charles Lorrain

1873–1933 (age 60)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Charles Lorrain was a respected actor whose compelling performances enriched the French stage.

Maurice Holleaux

1861–1932 (age 71)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Maurice Holleaux was a French professor who made significant contributions to academic life in France.

Marcel Ulrich

1880–1933 (age 53)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marcel Ulrich was a principled politician devoted to social stability and public service.

Gabriel Parès

1860–1934 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gabriel Parès was a French composer whose works enriched the musical heritage of his era.

Octave Lebesgue

1857–1933 (age 76)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Octave Lebesgue enriched French letters with insightful and graceful writing.

Charles le Bargy

1858–1936 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles le Bargy was a distinguished French actor whose performances captivated Parisian audiences.

Jean Mouliérat

1853–1932 (age 79)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Mouliérat was an esteemed opera singer known for his expressive voice and generous spirit.

Jean Tannery

1878–1939 (age 61)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Tannery was a French official whose career exemplified dedicated public service.

Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Bréville

1858–1931 (age 73)

Montparnasse Cemetery

J. J. Grandville was a visionary illustrator whose satirical and fantastical imagery left a lasting impact.

Rachel Boyer

1864–1935 (age 71)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Rachel Boyer was a French actress whose performances contributed to the richness of French theatrical tradition.

Léon Auguste Victor Leroy

1877–1937 (age 60)

Veynes

Léon Auguste Victor Leroy was a dedicated military officer admired for his courageous leadership.

Sibylle Riquetti de Mirabeau

1850–1932 (age 82)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Sibylle Riquetti de Mirabeau was a French writer whose works contributed to the literary heritage of her nation.

Emmanuel de Las Cases

1854–1934 (age 80)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Emmanuel de Las Cases was a thoughtful politician who championed civic responsibility.

Francis La Monaca

1882–1937 (age 55)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Francis La Monaca was a French painter whose works exemplified the artistic innovations of his time.

Jules Uhry

1877–1936 (age 59)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Jules Uhry was a respected lawyer devoted to justice and mentorship.

Henri-Victor Lesur

1863–1937 (age 74)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Henri-Victor Lesur was a French painter whose artistic vision contributed significantly to French painting.

Jean-Baptiste Olive

1848–1936 (age 88)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Jean-Baptiste Olive was a painter celebrated for his luminous marine landscapes.

Pierre Finaly

1889–1937 (age 48)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Pierre Finaly was a French actor whose performances enriched the French theatrical tradition.

Louis Meurisse

1873–1932 (age 59)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Louis Meurisse was a devoted photographer whose sensitive images captured the spirit of early twentieth-century France.

Pierre Jacques Pelletier

1867–1931 (age 64)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Pierre Jacques Pelletier was a French painter whose works exemplified the artistic traditions of his time.

Gustave Lemoine

1902–1934 (age 32)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Gustave Lemoine was a courageous test pilot whose work advanced aviation in a formative age.

Charles Esquier

1871–1931 (age 60)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Charles Esquier was a French individual who lived from 1871 to 1931 and was buried at Batignolles Cemetery.

Odilon Lesur-Adrian

1901–1936 (age 35)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Odilon Lesur-Adrian was a painter whose refined canvases reflected a thoughtful engagement with light and atmosphere.

Ludovic Arrachart

1897–1933 (age 36)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pioneer of early French aviation who advanced the field of aeronautical development during aviation's formative years.

Lucien Moreau

1875–1932 (age 57)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Lucien Moreau was a politician respected for his measured approach and dedication to the public good.

Joseph-Félix Bouchor

1853–1937 (age 84)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Accomplished French painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual heritage of 19th-century France.

Louis Loucheur

1872–1931 (age 59)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Louis Loucheur was an engineer whose projects helped guide France toward modern industrial development.

Léon Bernard

1877–1935 (age 58)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French actor whose theatrical performances contributed to the vibrant dramatic arts of his era.

Victor Henri Hutinel

1849–1933 (age 84)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Victor Henri Hutinel was a physician remembered for his compassionate care and dedication to medical practice.

Henry Gauthier-Villars

1859–1931 (age 72)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Influential French writer whose literary works and critical insights shaped cultural discourse of the Belle Époque.

Constant Puyo

1857–1933 (age 76)

Saint-Martin-des-Champs

Constant Puyo was a pioneering photographer who elevated the medium through his poetic, painterly vision.

André du Bois de La Villerabel

1864–1938 (age 74)

Rouen Cathedral

Dedicated Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry exemplified commitment to spiritual service and faith.

Émile Artus Boeswillwald

1873–1935 (age 62)

Nogent-sur-Seine

Émile Artus Boeswillwald was a painter whose gentle, atmospheric works encouraged reflective appreciation.

Stéphane Pitard

1908–1931 (age 23)

Château-Renault

French school teacher whose dedication to education enriched the intellectual lives of his students.

André Lebon

1859–1938 (age 79)

Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines

André Lebon was a businessperson who pursued success with a thoughtful commitment to community welfare.

Gabrielle Bernheim

1863–1932 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French cultural muse whose influence and inspiration enriched the artistic circles of her era.

Edmond Théodore Lorieux

1867–1932 (age 65)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Edmond Théodore Lorieux was an engineer whose thoughtful work helped improve France’s infrastructure.

Paul-Auguste Barruel

1841–1931 (age 90)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French politician whose public service and dedication advanced the civic and political interests of his nation.

Charles Bollack

1858–1935 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Charles Bollack was a steady presence who cared for his loved ones with quiet devotion.

Marius Baggers

1855–1939 (age 84)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French composer whose musical works enriched the classical and cultural traditions of his nation.

Louis de Beaufront

1855–1935 (age 80)

Marestmontiers

Louis de Beaufront dedicated himself to Esperanto, believing in language as a bridge between peoples.

Pierre-Paul Émile Roux

1853–1933 (age 80)

Pasteur Institute

French photographer associated with the Pasteur Institute, documenting scientific research and institutional life in lat...