Deaths in the 1950s

Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg

1901–1950 (age 49)

St. Emmeram's Abbey

Rudolf Lehmann

1890–1955 (age 65)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

Rudolf Lehmann was a German judge whose judicial career advanced the legal system.

Karl Magen

1890–1959 (age 69)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

Johann Meerfeld

1871–1956 (age 85)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

Johann Meerfeld was a German writer whose literary works contributed to his era's cultural heritage.

Karl Straube

1873–1950 (age 77)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Albrecht Alt

1883–1956 (age 73)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Albrecht Alt was a German historian whose scholarly work advanced historical understanding.

Eduard Erkes

1891–1958 (age 67)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Walter Niemann

1876–1953 (age 77)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Walter Niemann was a German writer whose works enriched early twentieth-century German literature.

Günther Ramin

1898–1956 (age 58)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Carl Bartuzat

1882–1959 (age 77)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Carl Bartuzat was a Leipzig-born flautist who contributed significantly to German musical culture during the early 20th ...

Johann Baptist Dietz

1879–1959 (age 80)

Fulda Cathedral

Rudolf Bockelmann

1892–1958 (age 66)

Alter Katholischer Friedhof

Rudolf Bockelmann was a university teacher whose career spanned much of the 20th century in Germany.

Wilhelm Müller-Lenhartz

1873–1952 (age 79)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Irma Baltuttis

1920–1958 (age 38)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Irma Baltuttis was a singer whose brief but meaningful career contributed to the musical arts of early 20th-century Germ...

Hans H. Bockwitz

1884–1954 (age 70)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Arthur Meiner

1865–1952 (age 87)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Arthur Meiner was a German publisher whose career contributed to the literary and intellectual landscape of his era.

Julius Forssman

1879–1952 (age 73)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Ludwig Mann

1871–1959 (age 88)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Ludwig Mann was a civil engineer whose career contributed to Germany's infrastructure and development.

Günther Thiem

1875–1959 (age 84)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Walter Rammner

1897–1954 (age 57)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Walter Rammner was a writer who contributed to German literature during the 20th century.

Karl Hauenstein

1887–1952 (age 65)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Johannes Weidenbörner

1890–1952 (age 62)

Leipzig South Cemetery

Johannes Weidenbörner was a German artist whose creative work enriched the cultural landscape of his era.

Friedrich Meinecke

1862–1954 (age 92)

Dahlem Cemetery

Horst Caspar

1913–1952 (age 39)

Dahlem Cemetery

Horst Caspar was a stage actor whose theatrical performances contributed significantly to German drama.

Otto Appel

1867–1952 (age 85)

Dahlem Cemetery

Paul Bildt

1885–1957 (age 72)

Dahlem Cemetery

Paul Bildt was a stage actor whose career contributed to the development of German theater.

Lucie Höflich

1883–1956 (age 73)

Dahlem Cemetery

Walter Werner

1883–1956 (age 73)

Dahlem Cemetery

Walter Werner was a German actor whose performances in film and theater enriched the cultural landscape of his era.

Richard Draemert

1880–1957 (age 77)

Dahlem Cemetery

Строев, Василий Николаевич

1873–1950 (age 77)

Berlin-Tegel Russian Orthodox Cemetery

Russian historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the study of Russian history and culture.

Livenson-Liskiy Mikhail Petrovich

1873–1951 (age 78)

Berlin-Tegel Russian Orthodox Cemetery

Johannes Henry

1876–1958 (age 82)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

Lawyer whose professional career was marked by dedication to justice and legal excellence.

Sophia Becker-Leber

1869–1952 (age 83)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

Wilhelm Schmidtbonn

1876–1952 (age 76)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

German writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of German letters.

Elsa Reger

1870–1951 (age 81)

Alter Friedhof Bonn

Albert Bassermann

1867–1952 (age 85)

Mannheim Main Cemetery

German actor whose theatrical performances contributed significantly to the dramatic arts.

Anton Lindeck

1871–1956 (age 85)

Mannheim Main Cemetery

Wilhelm Berning

1877–1955 (age 78)

St Peter's Cathedral

Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry reflected lifelong dedication to his faith and congregation.

Philipp Auerbach

1906–1952 (age 46)

Neuer Israelitischer Friedhof

Gerhard Franziskus Demann

1900–1957 (age 57)

St Peter's Cathedral

Catholic priest whose pastoral vocation was dedicated to serving his faith community.

Julius Spanier

1880–1959 (age 79)

Neuer Israelitischer Friedhof

Julius Bretz

1870–1953 (age 83)

Alter Friedhof

German painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual culture of his era.

Otto von Heydebreck

1887–1958 (age 71)

Alter Friedhof

Bertolt Brecht

1898–1956 (age 58)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Influential German screenwriter and playwright whose innovative works revolutionized modern drama.

Johannes R. Becher

1891–1958 (age 67)

Dorotheenstadt Cemetery

Albert Lezius

1903–1953 (age 50)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

University teacher whose dedication to education advanced learning and intellectual development.

Helmuth Thomas

1906–1957 (age 51)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Lorenz Hagenbeck

1882–1956 (age 74)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

German zoologist whose scientific contributions advanced the study of animal life and natural history.

Max Lohfing

1870–1953 (age 83)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hermann Strasosky

1866–1950 (age 84)

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Hermann Strasosky was a German politician who served his community throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.