Deaths in the 1930s

Aleksander Sipelgas

1885–1937 (age 52)

Rakvere cemetery

Aleksander Sipelgas was an Estonian writer whose literary contributions enriched Estonian cultural life during the inter...

Alfred Osman

1893–1939 (age 46)

Rakvere cemetery

Alfred Osman was a devoted teacher who guided students with patience and high expectations.

Kristjan Haho

1877–1937 (age 60)

Rakvere cemetery

Kristjan Haho was an Estonian lawyer whose legal expertise served his community and nation during a formative period in ...

Gustav Saar

1901–1930 (age 29)

Põltsamaa Cemetery

Gustav Saar's scholarship deepened appreciation for Estonian literature.

Voldemar Luik

1897–1938 (age 41)

Põltsamaa Cemetery

Voldemar Luik was an Estonian military personnel who served his nation during a period of significant geopolitical chang...

Kaarel Aret

1892–1938 (age 46)

Põltsamaa Cemetery

Kaarel Aret nurtured generations of rural pupils with patience and care.

Jaan Keerberg

1858–1932 (age 74)

Põlva Cemetery

Juhan Elken

1851–1931 (age 80)

Väike-Maarja Cemetery

Juhan Elken's long service as a teacher bridged eras for Väike-Maarja youth.

Peeter Ruus

1872–1934 (age 62)

Ilmjärve cemetery

Vladislavs Rubulis

1887–1937 (age 50)

Rēzekne

Vladislavs Rubulis was a dedicated Latvian politician who served his nation during its formative years of independence.

Antonino Zecchini

1864–1935 (age 71)

Riga

Antonino Zecchini was a Catholic priest in Riga whose compassion offered solace through turbulent years.

Rogatchover Gaon

1858–1936 (age 78)

Daugavpils

The Rogatchover Gaon was a preeminent rabbi and Talmudic scholar whose learning profoundly influenced Jewish tradition.

Шалфеев, Борис Николаевич

1891–1935 (age 44)

Ivan's cemetery

Борис Николаевич Шалфеев was a journalist committed to clarity and fostering understanding across ...

Konstantin Nezlobin

1857–1930 (age 73)

Ivan's cemetery

Konstantin Nezlobin was a distinguished Russian actor whose performances enriched the theatrical arts of his era.

Alberts Filka

1891–1938 (age 47)

Rainis Cemetery

Painter Alberts Filka is remembered for his lyrical depictions of Latvian life and landscape.

Apsesdēls

1880–1932 (age 52)

Rainis Cemetery

Apsesdēls was a talented Latvian poet whose literary works enriched his nation's cultural heritage.

Ādolfs Kuršinskis

1882–1933 (age 51)

Rainis Cemetery

Politician Ādolfs Kuršinskis is honored for his dedication to democratic principles in Latvia's early years.

Pēteris Zeibolts

1888–1939 (age 51)

Rainis Cemetery

Pēteris Zeibolts was a committed Latvian politician who contributed to his nation's early independence.

Anna Brigadere

1861–1933 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

Writer Anna Brigadere is cherished for her literary portrayals of Latvian women and rural life.

Hermanis Matisons

1894–1932 (age 38)

Forest Cemetery

Hermanis Matisons was a skilled chess composer whose innovative works advanced the art of chess composition.

Jānis Pauļuks

1865–1937 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

Politician Jānis Pauļuks is remembered for his measured leadership during crucial years of nation-building.

Rihards Zariņš

1869–1939 (age 70)

Forest Cemetery

Rihards Zariņš was a pioneering Latvian graphic designer whose work influenced the visual arts of his era.

Dace Akmentiņa

1858–1936 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Actor Dace Akmentiņa is remembered for her powerful stage presence and contributions to Latvian theatre.

Vladimirs Bukovskis

1867–1937 (age 70)

Forest Cemetery

Vladimirs Bukovskis was a respected Latvian judge who contributed significantly to the development of the nation's legal...

Ernests Vīgners

1850–1933 (age 83)

Forest Cemetery

Composer Ernests Vīgners is honored for blending Latvian folk traditions with classical music.

Pāvils Rozītis

1889–1937 (age 48)

Forest Cemetery

Pāvils Rozītis was a notable Latvian writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Piotr Fedders

1868–1936 (age 68)

Forest Cemetery

Architect Piotr Fedders is remembered for designs that harmonized tradition with modern life.

Pēteris Šmits

1869–1938 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery

Pēteris Šmits was a distinguished Latvian ethnologist whose scholarly work preserved the nation's cultural traditions.

Jānis Buivids

1864–1937 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Military officer Jānis Buivids is honored for his steadfast dedication to Latvia's defense.

Lizete Iesmiņa-Mihelsone

1872–1934 (age 62)

Forest Cemetery

Lizete Iesmiņa-Mihelsone was a skilled Latvian actress who contributed to the development of the nation's theatrical tr...

Alfrēds Andersons

1879–1937 (age 58)

Forest Cemetery

Politician Alfrēds Andersons is remembered for advocating inclusive and thoughtful governance.

Kārlis Irbe

1861–1934 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Irbe was an influential Latvian politician whose leadership contributed to the development of the independent na...

Egon Knopp

1876–1933 (age 57)

Forest Cemetery

Politician Egon Knopp is remembered for his steady contributions to Latvia’s political life.

Antons Austriņš

1884–1934 (age 50)

Forest Cemetery

Antons Austriņš was a notable Latvian writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Jekabs Jansevskis

1865–1931 (age 66)

Forest Cemetery

Jekabs Jansevskis chronicled Latvian rural life with a respectful lyricism that helped shape national literature.

Austra Skujiņa

1909–1932 (age 23)

Forest Cemetery

Austra Skujiņa was a talented Latvian writer whose literary promise was recognized despite her untimely death.

Jēkabs Kukainis

1858–1935 (age 77)

Forest Cemetery

Jēkabs Kukainis dedicated himself to public service, advocating for education and fair representation during a formativ...

Karl Johann von Blacher

1867–1939 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

Karl Johann von Blacher was a respected chemist whose scientific work advanced the field of chemistry in the Baltic regi...

Jānis Akuraters

1876–1937 (age 61)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Akuraters shaped Latvian literary modernism through poetry, drama, and a lifelong devotion to the performing arts...

Gustavs Zemgals

1871–1939 (age 68)

Forest Cemetery

Gustavs Zemgals was a respected Latvian lawyer whose professional contributions advanced the nation's legal system.

Jānis Pommers

1876–1934 (age 58)

Pokrov Cemetery

Jānis Pommers sought to cultivate understanding among Latvia's diverse communities while guiding civic life with integr...

Pēteris Radziņš

1880–1930 (age 50)

Brothers' Cemetery

Sergey Vinogradov

1869–1938 (age 69)

Pokrov Cemetery

Sergey Vinogradov painted luminous landscapes and tender portraits that captured the shifting moods of his era.

Nikolai Lavrinovski

1875–1930 (age 55)

Pokrov Cemetery

Mikołaj Huebbenet

1862–1931 (age 69)

Pokrov Cemetery

Mikołaj Huebbenet devoted his political energy to balancing progress and tradition while attending to the needs of ordi...

Kliment Dydorov

1885–1938 (age 53)

Pokrov Cemetery

S. R. Mint͡slov

1870–1933 (age 63)

Pokrov Cemetery

S. R. Mint͡slov explored the inner lives of Latvians through poetry and prose that combined curiosity with moral seriou...

Sergey Nurenberg

1864–1933 (age 69)

Pokrov Cemetery

Maryanna Cherkasskaya

1875–1934 (age 59)

Pokrov Cemetery

Maryanna Cherkasskaya's radiant voice brought beloved operatic heroines to life across theatres of her time.

Dāvids Sīmansons

1859–1933 (age 74)

Brothers' Cemetery