Deaths in the 1930s

Paul Valette

d. 1932

Aimargues Cemetery

Paul Valette, who died in 1932, is remembered through his resting place at Aimargues Cemetery.

Victor Laloux

1850–1937 (age 87)

Cimetière de La Salle

Victor Laloux was a French architect who designed the Gare d'Orsay (now the Musée d'Orsay) in Paris and served as a pro...

Jean Cras

1879–1932 (age 53)

Cimetière Saint-Martin de Brest

Jean Cras was a French naval officer and composer who balanced a distinguished military career with creating impressioni...

François-Léon Sicard

1862–1934 (age 72)

Cimetière de La Salle

François-Léon Sicard was a French sculptor whose works demonstrated technical mastery and artistic vision.

François Loison

1878–1936 (age 58)

Cemetery Saint-Pierre, Brignoles

Magistrate François Loison is remembered for discharging public responsibilities with dignity and steadiness.

Louis Galant

1867–1939 (age 72)

Aimargues Cemetery

Louis Galant was a French resident who lived through a transformative period of modern French history.

Xavier Langlade

d. 1931

Aimargues Cemetery

Xavier Langlade, who died in 1931, is remembered through the enduring presence of his grave at Aimargues Cemetery.

Joseph Orighoni

1932–1932 (age 0)

Aimargues Cemetery

Joseph Orighoni was born in 1932 and lived through a transformative period of modern history.

Clémence de Pibrac

1869–1938 (age 69)

Cimetière du Sud

Clémence de Pibrac is remembered for the presence and poise she brought to the salons of her day.

Albert Mabille de Poncheville

1864–1938 (age 74)

Cimetière du Bourg de Lambersart

Albert Mabille de Poncheville was a French politician dedicated to public service and civic advancement.

Maurice Guironnet

1882–1938 (age 56)

Cimetière Faidherbe de Waziers

Politician Maurice Guironnet is remembered for his steadfast dedication to public service.

Suzanne Bianchetti

1889–1936 (age 47)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 7

Suzanne Bianchetti was a distinguished French stage actress whose theatrical performances earned critical acclaim.

Jules-Charles Choquet

1846–1934 (age 88)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 81

Painter Jules-Charles Choquet is remembered for his attentive renderings of the world around him.

Jacques Breguet

1881–1939 (age 58)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 11

Jacques Breguet was a French engineer whose innovations contributed to technological advancement.

Louis Weber

1859–1930 (age 71)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 93

Businessperson Louis Weber is remembered for his principled approach and the lasting goodwill he fostered.

Fernand Rabier

1855–1933 (age 78)

Grand cimetière d'Orléans

Fernand Rabier was a French politician dedicated to public service and community advancement.

Georges Bourdon

1868–1938 (age 70)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 87

Georges Bourdon chronicled early 20th-century France with attentive journalism.

Charles Lamazère

1877–1934 (age 57)

Aimargues Cemetery

Charles Lamazère was a French resident who lived through a transformative period of modern history.

Georges Mouget

1879–1937 (age 58)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 97

Naval officer Georges Mouget led with steady resolve through France’s early 20th-century waters.

Georges Durin

1843–1933 (age 90)

Bartins Cemetery of Vichy

French politician who served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Paul Lemay

1853–1939 (age 86)

Cimetière de l'église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation d'Auberchicourt

Engineer Paul Lemay helped modernize French infrastructure with practical ingenuity.

Clément-Albert-Nicolas Coquelle

1849–1935 (age 86)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Martin de Mastaing

French politician who served during the Third Republic era.

Paul Foucaut

1875–1933 (age 58)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Martin de Sin-le-Noble

Politician Paul Foucaut championed civic progress for his community.

Paul Fugairon

1889–1930 (age 41)

Prades Cemetery

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

Honoré Monestel

1866–1939 (age 73)

Cimetière central de Toulon

Architect Honoré Monestel balanced tradition and innovation in his work.

Samuel Newhouse

1853–1930 (age 77)

Saint-Germain-en-Laye

American businessman and entrepreneur of the late 19th century.

Jacques Le Lavasseur

1861–1939 (age 78)

Bordeaux (Rue Judaique) Protestant Cemetery

Skipper Jacques Le Lavasseur guided crews with steady care across the seas.

Charles Loriot

1850–1930 (age 80)

Pont-Audemer

French lawyer who practiced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

René Pinard

1883–1938 (age 55)

cemetery Saint-Clair

Painter René Pinard captured light and mood with a gentle sensitivity.

Jean Debève

1876–1935 (age 59)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Nicolas de Montigny-en-Ostrevent

French physician dedicated to medical practice and community health.

Jules Legrand

1862–1936 (age 74)

Cimetière de Carnel

Politician Jules Legrand served his constituents with thoughtful engagement.

Pierre Antoine Mercier

1873–1931 (age 58)

Cimetière de Villers-Campeau

French politician who served during the early 20th century.

Henri Dallier

1849–1934 (age 85)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Composer Henri Dallier enriched sacred music with his evolving harmonic language.

Ferdinand Brunot

1860–1938 (age 78)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

French university teacher and scholar who influenced French academic life.

Ernest Brunette

1848–1932 (age 84)

Reims Western Cemetery

Architect Ernest Brunette crafted buildings that respected history and served the public.

Georges Chauvet

1874–1931 (age 57)

Reims Western Cemetery

French painter whose artistic works contributed to 19th and 20th century French art.

Jules Cardot

1860–1934 (age 74)

Boutet Cemetery

French bryologist Jules Cardot devoted his life to collecting and documenting mosses that expanded the botanical knowled...

Duke Alexander Petrovich of Oldenburg

1844–1932 (age 88)

Cimetière du Sabaou

European nobleman and politician of the 19th century with continental influence.

OK. Gérard

1899–1932 (age 33)

Cimetière ancien de Vincennes

Illustrator Ok. Gérard enriched publications of his day with expressive, atmospheric drawings.

Helmut Kolle

1899–1931 (age 32)

Chantilly (Du Bois Bourillon) Cemetery

Georges Izambard

1848–1931 (age 83)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Teacher Georges Izambard inspired many students, famously encouraging the young Arthur Rimbaud in his literary pursuits.

Félix Bollaert

1855–1936 (age 81)

Chantilly (Du Bois Bourillon) Cemetery

Gustave Macon

1865–1930 (age 65)

Chantilly (Du Bois Bourillon) Cemetery

Historian Gustave Macon dedicated himself to uncovering and sharing the stories of the past with clarity and care.

Émile Duboc

1852–1935 (age 83)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Rodolphe Darzens

1865–1938 (age 73)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Poet Rodolphe Darzens captured the subtleties of emotion and existence with lyrical precision.

Emile Corra

1848–1934 (age 86)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Fernand Alexis Lambert

1868–1934 (age 66)

Chantilly (Du Bois Bourillon) Cemetery

Painter Fernand Alexis Lambert rendered light and mood with a sensitive, observant eye.

Albert Ditte

1858–1934 (age 76)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Jean-Louis Forain

1852–1931 (age 79)

Cemetery of Le Chesnay

Engraver Jean-Louis Forain portrayed Parisian society with incisive detail and artistic skill.

Arturo de Heeren

1879–1939 (age 60)

Cimetière de Saint-Martin