Deaths in the 1930s

Lev Shestov

1866–1938 (age 72)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Writer Lev Shestov challenged the limits of reason, urging readers toward a courageous affirmation of life’s mysteries...

Henri Pélissier

1889–1935 (age 46)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Vladislav Khodasevich

1886–1939 (age 53)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Writer Vladislav Khodasevich balanced lyrical refinement with moral depth in his poetry and criticism.

Jacques Fenoux

1870–1930 (age 60)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Suzanne Ernault

1879–1937 (age 58)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Painter Suzanne Ernault rendered everyday beauty with gentle precision and elegant color harmonies.

Pierre Vaillant

1878–1937 (age 59)

Cimetière de Monchecourt

Tobie Robatel

1850–1935 (age 85)

nouveau cimetière de la Croix-Rousse

Tobie Robatel was a Lyon industrialist who balanced growth with steady care for his community.

Adolphe Lacuzon

1870–1935 (age 65)

Cimetière Saint-Jean de Valenciennes

Stéphane Gsell

1864–1932 (age 68)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Stéphane Gsell was a professor who brought ancient history to life for his students and colleagues.

Victor Grignard

1871–1935 (age 64)

Guillotière New Cemetery

Victor Grignard was a French chemist renowned for developing the Grignard reaction, a cornerstone of organic synthesis.

Georges Bouton

1847–1938 (age 91)

Cemetery of Puteaux

Georges Bouton was a pioneering businessperson whose leadership helped France embrace the automobile.

Jean Gaupillat

1891–1934 (age 43)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Jean Gaupillat was a French businessperson of the early 20th century.

Victor Planchon

1863–1935 (age 72)

Guillotière New Cemetery

Victor Planchon was a photographer who tenderly recorded Lyon’s daily life for future generations.

Louise Ward

1849–1930 (age 81)

Cemetery of Saint-Forget

Louise Ward was a 19th-century painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural heritage of her era.

Eugene Lentilhon

1869–1932 (age 63)

Guillotière New Cemetery

Eugène Lentilhon was a civil engineer who built enduring infrastructure while keeping the public’s safety at heart.

Lionel de La Laurencie

1861–1933 (age 72)

Cemetery Saint-Joseph de Porterie

Lionel de La Laurencie was a French professor and scholar of the late 19th century.

René Wiener

1855–1939 (age 84)

jewish cemetery in Nancy

René Wiener was a bookseller who fostered literary culture and supported Nancy’s Jewish community.

Maurice Joron

1883–1937 (age 54)

Cemetery of Bry-sur-Marne

Maurice Joron was a French painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Louis Demaison

1852–1937 (age 85)

cimetière du Nord

Louis Demaison was a historian whose research protected and promoted the region’s architectural heritage.

Marie-Clémence Fouriaux

1857–1932 (age 75)

cimetière du Nord

Marie-Clémence Fouriaux was a 19th-century French woman.

Georges Charbonneaux

1865–1933 (age 68)

cimetière du Nord

Georges Charbonneaux was an industrialist who championed innovation alongside fairness for his workers.

Jules Alard

1866–1938 (age 72)

cimetière du Nord

Jules Alard was a French architect of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Albert Benoist

1853–1932 (age 79)

cimetière du Nord

Albert Benoist was an industrialist who believed in elevating craftsmanship and supporting apprenticeships.

Victor Charlier-Teutsch

1866–1939 (age 73)

cimetière du Nord

Victor Charlier-Teutsch was a French photographer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Georges Monchecourt

1900–1931 (age 31)

Cimetière de Guesnain

Georges Monchecourt was a politician devoted to representing working families and improving their daily lives.

Hugues Krafft

1853–1935 (age 82)

cimetière du Nord

Hugues Krafft was a French photographer whose work spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Camille Lenoir

1859–1931 (age 72)

cimetière du Nord

Dedicated politician who helped steer Paris through pivotal years.

Émile Auguste Wéry

1868–1935 (age 67)

cimetière du Nord

Émile Auguste Wéry was a French painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Émile Barau

1851–1930 (age 79)

cimetière du Nord

Painter whose canvases reflected the tender moods of his time.

Eugène Guérard

1859–1931 (age 72)

Cemetery of Bois-Colombes

French trade unionist and labor activist (1859–1931).

Armand Numès

1857–1933 (age 76)

Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine

Screenwriter whose stories helped define early cinema.

Isabelle Massieu

1844–1932 (age 88)

Ancien cimetière du Mont-Valérien

French photographer (1844–1932).

Jean Antoine Injalbert

1845–1933 (age 88)

Old cemetery of Béziers

Esteemed sculptor whose work blended grace with expressive power.

Jean Meyer

1855–1931 (age 76)

Old cemetery of Béziers

French writer (1855–1931).

Charles Auguste La Chambre

1861–1937 (age 76)

Cemetery of Rocabey

Politician committed to thoughtful public leadership.

Malo-Renault

1870–1938 (age 68)

Cemetery of Rocabey

French illustrator (1870–1938).

Hippolyte Jalvy

1863–1936 (age 73)

Old cemetery of Béziers

Sculptor whose work celebrated the resilience of humanity.

Gabriel de Barrès

1854–1932 (age 78)

Old cemetery of Béziers

French military officer (1854–1932).

Polaire

1874–1939 (age 65)

Ancien cimetière de Champigny-sur-Marne

Singer whose presence lit up the Belle Époque stage.

Gabino Bugallal y Araujo

1861–1932 (age 71)

Thiais Cemetery

Spanish lawyer and jurist (1861–1932).

Albert Thomas

1878–1932 (age 54)

Ancien cimetière de Champigny-sur-Marne

Politician known for championing workers’ rights and cooperation.

Charles Auray

1879–1938 (age 59)

cimetière communal de Pantin

French politician (1879–1938).

Henryk Kossowski

1855–1931 (age 76)

cimetière communal de Pantin

Cherished community member remembered for his steady heart.

Julien Mamet

1877–1932 (age 55)

cimetière communal de Pantin

French aircraft pilot (1877–1932).

Albert Chrétien

1890–1934 (age 44)

cimetière communal de Pantin

Swimmer admired for his dedication to athletic excellence.

Janie Marèse

1908–1931 (age 23)

Cimetière ancien du Raincy

French actor (1908–1931).

Louise Jeanson

1876–1937 (age 61)

Thiais Cemetery

Louise Jeanson was a painter whose delicate portrayals of everyday life left an enduring mark on French art history.

Jean Bricaud

1881–1934 (age 53)

Cimetière de Francheville

French priest (1881–1934).

Auguste Isaac

1849–1938 (age 89)

cimetière d'Écully

Auguste Isaac was a politician devoted to public service and civic dialogue.

Arthur Bernède

1871–1937 (age 66)

Cemetery of L'Haÿ-les-Roses

French screenwriter and pioneer of early cinema.