Deaths in the 1960s

István Beöthy

1897–1961 (age 64)

Cimetière de Montrouge

István Beöthy was a Hungarian architect of the twentieth century.

Charles Frémicourt

1877–1967 (age 90)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Politician who championed municipal engagement.

Georges Cusin

1902–1964 (age 62)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Georges Cusin was a French actor of the twentieth century.

Georges Kirsch

1892–1969 (age 77)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Georges Kirsch was a pioneering aircraft pilot whose courage and steady presence helped shape the early era of aviation.

Marie Marvingt

1875–1963 (age 88)

Cimetière de Préville

Marie Marvingt was a pioneering French writer, aviator, and adventurer of remarkable achievements.

Jacques Majorelle

1886–1962 (age 76)

Cimetière de Préville

Jacques Majorelle was a painter celebrated for his luminous compositions and generous spirit toward fellow artists.

Alfred Lévy

1872–1965 (age 93)

Cimetière de Préville

Alfred Lévy was a French painter whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Joseph Mougin

1876–1961 (age 85)

Cimetière de Préville

Joseph Mougin was a sculptor noted for his serene, classically inspired forms and his generous mentorship.

René Coty

1882–1962 (age 80)

Cimetière Sainte-Marie

René Coty was a French lawyer and prominent political figure of the 20th century.

Julien Duvivier

1896–1967 (age 71)

Cimetière Ancien de Rueil-Malmaison

Julien Duvivier was a screenwriter admired for his nuanced depictions of human experience on the screen.

Charles Rigoulot

1903–1962 (age 59)

Cimetière Sud de Saint-Mandé

Charles Rigoulot was a French actor active in theater and cinema during the 20th century.

Pierre Patout

1879–1965 (age 86)

Cimetière Ancien de Rueil-Malmaison

Pierre Patout was an architect known for his elegant, thoughtful designs and collaborative spirit.

André Versini

1923–1966 (age 43)

Cimetière Sud de Saint-Mandé

André Versini was a French screenwriter who contributed to French cinema in the mid-20th century.

Léon Vannier

1880–1963 (age 83)

Cimetière Ancien de Rueil-Malmaison

Léon Vannier was a physician respected for his compassionate care and commitment to medical excellence.

André Gerberon

1905–1961 (age 56)

Cimetière Sud de Saint-Mandé

André Gerberon was a French military officer who served during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Fernand Maillet

1896–1963 (age 67)

Cimetière de Belleville

Fernand Maillet was a Catholic priest whose humble guidance and compassionate presence comforted many.

François-Louis Auvity

1874–1964 (age 90)

Mende Cathedral

François-Louis Auvity was a French Catholic priest who served the Church throughout his life.

Charles Houvenaghel

1878–1966 (age 88)

Cimetière de Belleville

Charles Houvenaghel was a clarinetist celebrated for his lyrical playing and dedication to teaching.

Félix Lorioux

1872–1964 (age 92)

Cimetière de l'Est

Félix Lorioux was a French illustrator known for his contributions to book illustration and visual arts.

François Château

1886–1965 (age 79)

Rennes Eastern Cemetery

François Château was a politician known for his integrity and thoughtful approach to public service.

Camille Godet

1879–1966 (age 87)

Rennes Eastern Cemetery

Camille Godet was a French teacher who devoted his career to education and student development.

Raphaël Binet

1880–1961 (age 81)

Rennes Eastern Cemetery

Raphaël Binet was a photographer who captured poignant moments with sensitivity and respect.

Vincent Delpuech

1888–1966 (age 78)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Vincent Delpuech was a French politician who served in public office during the 20th century.

Schavarch Nartuni

1898–1968 (age 70)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Schavarch Nartuni was a writer whose works gave voice to his community and captured the hopes of generations.

Charles Camoin

1879–1965 (age 86)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Charles Camoin was a French painter whose work contributed to the development of modern French art.

Gunnar Andersson

1928–1969 (age 41)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Gunnar Andersson was a gifted association football player whose talent thrilled supporters in France.

François Charles-Roux

1879–1961 (age 82)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

French businessperson and industrial figure of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Émile Muselier

1882–1965 (age 83)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Émile Muselier was a steadfast naval officer who helped safeguard France during turbulent decades.

Didier Daurat

1891–1969 (age 78)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Pioneer of French aviation and aircraft pilot during the early twentieth century.

Milly Mathis

1901–1965 (age 64)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Milly Mathis was an actor admired for her warmth and versatility on stage and screen.

Joseph Vuillemin

1883–1963 (age 80)

Chartreuse Cemetery

French military officer and military personnel during the twentieth century.

Marcel Grouillet

1879–1961 (age 82)

Chartreuse Cemetery

Marcel Grouillet was a sculptor whose works graced public spaces with thoughtful form.

Yvonne Curvale

1903–1962 (age 59)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

French resistance fighter who courageously fought for liberation during World War II.

Joseph Rozès de Brousse

1876–1960 (age 84)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

Joseph Rozès de Brousse was a writer who explored the inner life with patience and insight.

Albert Beaucamp

1921–1967 (age 46)

Cimetière monumental de Rouen

French composer whose works enriched the musical landscape of twentieth-century France.

Jacques Audiberti

1899–1965 (age 66)

Cimetière de Pantin

Jacques Audiberti was a writer whose imaginative works confronted the challenges of his time.

Robert Bossuat

1888–1968 (age 80)

Cimetière de Pantin

French research fellow and scholar whose academic work advanced knowledge in his field.

Guy Magenta

1927–1967 (age 40)

Cimetière de Pantin

Guy Magenta was a composer whose melodies supported theatrical and cinematic storytelling.

Jean d'Yd

1880–1964 (age 84)

Cimetière de Pantin

French stage actor whose performances enriched the theatrical traditions of France.

Haïdar Bammate

1889–1965 (age 76)

Islamic cemetery of Bobigny

Haïdar Bammate was a politician engaged in public service during pivotal years for his community.

Akbar agha Sheykhulislamov

1891–1961 (age 70)

Islamic cemetery of Bobigny

Prominent twentieth-century politician dedicated to public service and community leadership.

Zog I of Albania

1895–1961 (age 66)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Zog I of Albania was the monarch whose courage shaped a fledgling nation’s early years.

Georges Catroux

1877–1969 (age 92)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

French military officer whose distinguished career shaped military strategy and operations.

Gérald Neveu

1921–1960 (age 39)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Gérald Neveu was a poet of deep feeling and social conscience whose lyricism endures beyond his brief life.

Abel Jacquin

1893–1968 (age 75)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

French actor whose performances enriched the theatrical and entertainment traditions of France.

Octave Linet

1870–1962 (age 92)

Cimetière de Pantin

Octave Linet was a painter whose delicate, thoughtful works captured the spirit of the French landscape with warmth and ...

Félix Camerman

1884–1963 (age 79)

Cimetière de Pantin

Félix Camerman was a French engineer who lived from 1884 to 1963.

Hagop Karagulian

1887–1962 (age 75)

Cimetière de Pantin

Hagop Karagulian was a tailor whose steady craftsmanship and dignified presence served his community with warmth and pre...

Rirette Maîtrejean

1887–1968 (age 81)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Rirette Maîtrejean (1887-1968) was a French anarchist, writer, and militant who was active in the early 20th-century an...

René Kieffer

1876–1963 (age 87)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

René Kieffer was a Parisian-born French bookbinder and artisan renowned for his Art Nouveau and Art Deco bindings.