Deaths in the 1930s

Paul Guillaume

1891–1934 (age 43)

Passy Cemetery

Paul Guillaume was an art dealer whose keen eye brought African and modern art into Paris salons.

Auguste Rateau

1863–1930 (age 67)

Passy Cemetery

French educator and teacher who dedicated his career to advancing education during the Third Republic.

Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann

1879–1933 (age 54)

Passy Cemetery

Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann was an architect and designer who elevated Art Deco interiors with exquisite craftsmanship.

Jean Patou

1887–1936 (age 49)

Passy Cemetery

Renowned French fashion entrepreneur and perfumer who revolutionized luxury design in early twentieth-century Paris.

Louis Andrieux

1840–1931 (age 91)

Passy Cemetery

Louis Andrieux was a principled lawyer whose commitment to justice left an imprint on French public life.

Francis de Croisset

1877–1937 (age 60)

Passy Cemetery

French writer and playwright who contributed to the literary and theatrical life of early twentieth-century Paris.

Blanche Barretta

1855–1939 (age 84)

Passy Cemetery

Blanche Barretta was a beloved stage actor whose grace enriched French theatre.

Armand Dayot

1851–1934 (age 83)

Passy Cemetery

Influential French art critic whose writings shaped aesthetic appreciation in nineteenth and early twentieth-century Fra...

Ellen Richards Ridgway

1866–1934 (age 68)

Passy Cemetery

Ellen Richards Ridgway was an accomplished golfer who helped pave the way for women in the sport.

Emma Bardac

1862–1934 (age 72)

Passy Cemetery

Emma Bardac (1862-1934) was a Bordeaux-born singer and muse who became the second wife of composer Claude Debussy.

Emmanuel Rodocanachi

1859–1934 (age 75)

Passy Cemetery

Emmanuel Rodocanachi (1859-1934) was a Parisian who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Georges Baillet

1848–1935 (age 87)

Passy Cemetery

French actor whose theatrical performances contributed to the rich dramatic traditions of nineteenth-century France.

Georges Lesieur

1848–1931 (age 83)

Passy Cemetery

Georges Lesieur was a businessperson whose enterprise modernized the edible oils industry in France.

Henry Kistemaeckers père

1851–1934 (age 83)

Passy Cemetery

French editor and publisher whose contributions shaped the literary and intellectual landscape of nineteenth-century Fra...

Hélie de Talleyrand-Périgord, Duc de Sagan

1859–1937 (age 78)

Passy Cemetery

Hélie de Talleyrand-Périgord, Duc de Sagan, was a noble statesman admired for his discreet diplomacy and patronage.

Jules Jouant

1863–1938 (age 75)

Passy Cemetery

French sculptor whose artistic works enriched the cultural and aesthetic heritage of nineteenth and early twentieth-cent...

Laure de Chevigné

1859–1936 (age 77)

Passy Cemetery

Laure de Chevigné was a beloved Parisian socialite whose gracious hospitality and cultural engagement left a fond legac...

Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle

1857–1930 (age 73)

Passy Cemetery

French businessman and entrepreneur whose commercial ventures contributed to the economic development of nineteenth and ...

Georges Aubert

1869–1933 (age 64)

Passy Cemetery

Georges Aubert was a banker known for steady judgment and devoted service during a pivotal era in French finance.

Paul Bilhaud

1854–1933 (age 79)

Passy Cemetery

Paul Bilhaud (1854-1933) was a French writer and humorist known for his contributions to the Arts Incohérents movement.

Georges Laugée

1853–1937 (age 84)

Passy Cemetery

Georges Laugée (1853-1937) was a French painter from Montivilliers known for his realist depictions of rural and workin...

Georges Gillet

1855–1932 (age 77)

Passy Cemetery

Georges Gillet (1855-1932) was a renowned French oboist and professor at the Paris Conservatoire.

Paul-Émile Chevalier

1861–1931 (age 70)

Passy Cemetery

Paul-Émile Chevalier (1861-1931) was a Parisian connected to the Heugel music publishing family.

Émile Touny

1852–1933 (age 81)

Passy Cemetery

Émile Touny was a French police officer dedicated to public service and community safety.

Albertie-Marguerite Carré

1854–1935 (age 81)

Passy Cemetery

Albertie-Marguerite Carré (1854-1935) was a Parisian who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Alfred Lang-Willar

1875–1932 (age 57)

Passy Cemetery

Alfred Lang-Willar was a French businessperson who engaged in commercial enterprises during the late 19th and early 20th...

Maurice Raphaël

1883–1938 (age 55)

Passy Cemetery

Maurice Raphaël was a banker whose foresight and warmth supported families and businesses through changing times.

André Raynaud

1904–1937 (age 33)

Vaulry

André Raynaud was a French sport cyclist who competed during the early 20th century.

Eugène Grangié

1870–1939 (age 69)

Thédirac

Eugène Grangié was a writer whose thoughtful prose honored rural life and the human spirit.

Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two Sicilies

1851–1938 (age 87)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was a member of the European nobility connected to the historic Bourbo...

Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta

1841–1934 (age 93)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta, upheld his noble lineage with dignity and steady resolve.

Brand Whitlock

1869–1934 (age 65)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Brand Whitlock was an American writer and diplomat whose literary and diplomatic contributions shaped early 20th-century...

Eugène Brieux

1858–1932 (age 74)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Eugène Brieux was a playwright whose socially conscious dramas encouraged reflection and reform.

André Capron

1854–1930 (age 76)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

André Capron was a French politician dedicated to public service during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Armand Dutertre

1854–1932 (age 78)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Armand Dutertre was an actor celebrated for sincerity and expressive depth on the French stage.

Maxime Laubeuf

1864–1939 (age 75)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Maxime Laubeuf was a French military engineer whose technical expertise contributed to French military modernization.

Benedykt Henryk Tyszkiewicz

1852–1935 (age 83)

Cimiez

Photographer who recorded the grace of his era along the Riviera.

Louis Rémy Sabattier

1863–1935 (age 72)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Louis Rémy Sabattier was a French illustrator whose artistic work enriched the visual culture of the late 19th and earl...

Georges Ladoux

1875–1933 (age 58)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Soldier remembered for unwavering honor and leadership.

René Paulhan

1907–1937 (age 30)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

René Paulhan was a French aircraft pilot who pioneered early aviation during the interwar period.

Noémie Acollas

1873–1939 (age 66)

Passy Cemetery

Compassionate presence remembered for her gentle spirit.

Alfred Dunet

1889–1939 (age 50)

Issé

Alfred Dunet was a French painter active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Ferdinand Buisson

1841–1932 (age 91)

Thieuloy-Saint-Antoine

Politician and advocate for education and peace.

Armand Fallières

1841–1931 (age 90)

Mézin

Armand Fallières was a French lawyer and prominent political figure of the Third Republic.

Léon Clédat

1851–1930 (age 79)

Saint-Haon-le-Châtel

Archivist honored for meticulous guardianship of history.

Hubert de Bazelaire de Lesseux

1868–1935 (age 67)

Lusse

Hubert de Bazelaire de Lesseux was a French politician active during the Third Republic.

Louis Deschamps

1851–1933 (age 82)

Bonsecours

Industrialist known for innovative leadership and community care.

Jeanne Tréhot

1870–1934 (age 64)

Sainte-Marguerite-de-Carrouges

Jeanne Tréhot was a French woman whose life was centered in the village of Sainte-Marguerite-de-Carrouges.

Ambroise Rendu

1847–1934 (age 87)

Labbeville

Lawyer respected for integrity and compassionate counsel.

Hélène Boucher

1908–1934 (age 26)

Yermenonville

Hélène Boucher was a pioneering French aircraft pilot and speed record holder of the 1930s.