Deaths in the 1930s

Vladimir Trubetskoy

1868–1931 (age 63)

Batignolles Cemetery

Vladimir Trubetskoy quietly upheld cultural ties and civic responsibility amid upheaval.

Odette Dulac

1865–1939 (age 74)

Batignolles Cemetery

Odette Dulac was a French actress of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Suzanne Munte

1867–1938 (age 71)

Batignolles Cemetery

Suzanne Munte brought grace and sincerity to every stage role she embraced.

Pierre Billotey

1886–1932 (age 46)

Batignolles Cemetery

Pierre Billotey was a French writer of the early 20th century.

Vladimir Osipovich Girshman

1867–1936 (age 69)

Batignolles Cemetery

Vladimir Osipovich Girshman built bridges through commerce while remaining committed to communal life.

Louis Rémy

1937–1937 (age 0)

Brillon cemetery

Louis Rémy is a French politician.

Ernest Delille

1869–1931 (age 62)

Henin-Lietard Communal Cemetery

Architect Ernest Delille left a lasting mark on Henin-Lietard through enduring public works.

Harold Fachard

1846–1934 (age 88)

Ancien cimetière de Vesoul

Harold Fachard was a French politician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Paul Petitclerc

1840–1937 (age 97)

Ancien cimetière de Vesoul

Geologist Paul Petitclerc illuminated the natural history of the Vesoul region through diligent study.

Jacques Peirotes

1869–1935 (age 66)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

French politician who served during the Belle Époque and interwar periods.

Cécile Ferrère

1849–1931 (age 82)

Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles

Painter Cécile Ferrère brought lyrical light to the landscapes of Versailles through her work.

Henri Le Sidaner

1862–1939 (age 77)

Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles

French painter renowned for his luminous landscapes and atmospheric compositions.

François-Ignace Mouthon

1869–1930 (age 61)

Château de Chilly-Mazarin

Politician François-Ignace Mouthon steered Chilly-Mazarin with thoughtful, inclusive leadership.

Jules-Alexandre Cusin

1869–1937 (age 68)

Mende Cathedral

Catholic priest who devoted his life to pastoral ministry and spiritual service.

Charles Flahault

1852–1935 (age 83)

cemetery Saint-Lazare (Montpellier)

Biologist Charles Flahault deepened botanical understanding and nurtured the next generation of naturalists.

Fritz Kieffer

1854–1933 (age 79)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

German poet whose verses reflected the intellectual currents of his time.

Théodore Ungerer

1894–1935 (age 41)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

Watchmaker Théodore Ungerer kept Strasbourg’s time with precision and personal care.

Lina Bill

1855–1936 (age 81)

Saint-Véran Cemetery

Painter who contributed to the artistic landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Alexis Mouzin

1846–1931 (age 85)

Saint-Véran Cemetery

Writer Alexis Mouzin chronicled Saint-Véran’s spirit with clarity and compassion.

Henri Brémond

1865–1933 (age 68)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

French writer and intellectual whose work shaped literary and religious discourse.

Henri-Constant Groussau

1851–1936 (age 85)

Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles

Politician Henri-Constant Groussau served Versailles with integrity and attentive leadership.

Henri Emilien Rousseau

1875–1933 (age 58)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

French painter whose artistic practice reflected the aesthetic concerns of the early 20th century.

Louise Germain

1874–1939 (age 65)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Painter Louise Germain celebrated Saint-Pierre through luminous, heartfelt canvases.

Lucie Mansuy

1874–1938 (age 64)

Cimetière de Belleville

French painter who contributed to the artistic legacy of her generation.

Charles Rivail

1862–1936 (age 74)

Saint Roch Cemetery

Politician Charles Rivail fostered civic pride and steady leadership in Saint Roch.

Joseph Alfred Micheler

1861–1931 (age 70)

Saint Roch Cemetery

Military officer who served his nation with dedication and distinction.

Léon Zwingelstein

1898–1934 (age 36)

Saint Roch Cemetery

Léon Zwingelstein was a devoted mountaineer recognized for his calm leadership and alpine expertise.

Paul Mistral

1872–1932 (age 60)

Saint Roch Cemetery

French politician who served during a transformative period in French history.

Maurice Ravel

1875–1937 (age 62)

Levallois-Perret Cemetery

Maurice Ravel was a masterful composer whose refined style and innovative works greatly enriched 20th-century French mus...

Maurice Berger

1866–1930 (age 64)

Levallois-Perret Cemetery

Maurice Berger was a French inventor who contributed to technological advancement in late 19th and early 20th century Fr...

Paul Chocarne-Moreau

1855–1930 (age 75)

Levallois-Perret Cemetery

Paul Chocarne-Moreau was an artist whose attentive portrayals of daily scenes captured the spirit of his time.

Aristide Briand

1862–1932 (age 70)

Cimetière de Cocherel

Aristide Briand was a French writer whose literary work engaged with the intellectual currents of the Belle Époque and ...

Joseph Ravanel

1869–1931 (age 62)

Cimetière de Chamonix

Joseph Ravanel was a trusted mountain guide whose steady leadership supported countless climbers in the Mont Blanc regio...

Maurice Ternaux-Compans

1846–1930 (age 84)

Auteuil Cemetery

Maurice Ternaux-Compans was a French politician who served during the Third Republic era.

Marius Rémondot

1867–1931 (age 64)

Cimetière de Grenelle

Marius Rémondot was a sculptor whose refined works bridged classical discipline with the emerging currents of modern ar...

Kate Wilson Read

1852–1937 (age 85)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Kate Wilson Read was a 19th and early 20th century resident of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye area.

Edward Tuck

1842–1938 (age 96)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Edward Tuck was a generous businessperson whose philanthropy deepened Franco-American cultural and educational bonds.

Louis Brindeau

1856–1936 (age 80)

Cimetière Sainte-Marie

Louis Brindeau was a French politician who served during the Third Republic.

Louis Forest

1872–1933 (age 61)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Louis Forest was a writer whose evocative prose captured the nuances of early 20th-century France.

Helen Smythe Jaffray

1850–1932 (age 82)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Helen Smythe Jaffray was a 19th and early 20th century resident of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Albert Anthiaume

1855–1931 (age 76)

Cimetière Sainte-Marie

Albert Anthiaume was a mathematician dedicated to advancing the foundations of his field and mentoring others.

René Crevel

1900–1935 (age 35)

Cimetière de Montrouge

René Crevel was a French writer and avant-garde literary figure of the interwar period.

Gabriel Cromer

1873–1934 (age 61)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Gabriel Cromer was a photographer and collector who safeguarded the heritage of early photographic arts.

Eugénie Buffet

1866–1934 (age 68)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Eugénie Buffet was a French singer who performed during the Belle Époque and early 20th century.

Dmitri Navachine

1889–1937 (age 48)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Dmitri Navachine was an economist whose thoughtful analysis informed discussions on international finance in the interwa...

Léon Margotin

1859–1937 (age 78)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Léon Margotin was a French architect who contributed to architectural development in late 19th and early 20th century F...

Georges Dubois

1865–1934 (age 69)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Grigoris Balakian

1877–1934 (age 57)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Grigoris Balakian was an Armenian writer whose work documented the experiences and culture of the Armenian people.

Alexandre Chabanon

1873–1936 (age 63)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Gabriel Signoret

1878–1937 (age 59)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Gabriel Signoret was a French actor of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.