Deaths in the 1970s

Mladen Josić

1897–1972 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Mladen Josić was a painter who engaged with modernist movements of the twentieth century.

Philippe Besnard

1885–1971 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Philippe Besnard was a sculptor who shaped emotional depth into graceful forms.

Pierre David-Weill

1900–1975 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre David-Weill was a French banker whose leadership influenced twentieth-century French finance.

Pierre Lafue

1895–1975 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre Lafue was a writer whose elegant prose reflected both contemporary life and timeless cultural reflections.

Pierre Minet

1909–1975 (age 66)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre Minet was a French writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century French letters.

Jan Čep

1902–1974 (age 72)

La Celle-Saint-Cloud

Jan Čep was a Czech writer whose humane insight and moral reflection enriched European letters.

François Marty

1904–1971 (age 67)

Corbère

François Marty was a French schoolmaster dedicated to education and community development.

André Guillaumin

1885–1974 (age 89)

Bonneval

André Guillaumin was a botanist whose meticulous research enriched the study of plant diversity.

Henri Fauconnier

1879–1973 (age 94)

Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Henri Fauconnier was a French writer whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century French culture.

Jean Marsac

1893–1976 (age 83)

Sauveterre

Jean Marsac was a steadfast presence in Sauveterre, ever mindful of its heritage and neighbors.

Jean Tissier

1896–1973 (age 77)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Jean Tissier was a French actor whose performances contributed to twentieth-century French theater and cinema.

Robert Mavounzy

1917–1974 (age 57)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Robert Mavounzy's steady hand guided orchestras with warmth and clarity.

Marie Monnier

1894–1976 (age 82)

Montlognon

Marie Monnier was a French poet whose literary contributions enriched early twentieth-century French culture.

Henri Charrière

1906–1973 (age 67)

Lanas

Henri Charrière turned the trials of his youth into vivid stories that captivated readers worldwide.

Jean Dreyfus-Stern

1890–1972 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Dreyfus-Stern was a painter active in the Montparnasse artistic community during the early twentieth century.

Raymond Delange

1898–1976 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Raymond Delange served his country with steady resolve and a generous spirit.

Thérèse Matter

1887–1975 (age 88)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Thérèse Matter was a dedicated midwife whose work supported women's health and childbirth care in France.

René Rouzaud

1905–1976 (age 71)

Montparnasse Cemetery

René Rouzaud's lyrics gave voice to romance and joy on countless stages.

Jean Renoir

1894–1979 (age 85)

Essoyes

Jean Renoir was a screenwriter whose work contributed to the development of French cinema.

Joseph-Marie Martin

1891–1976 (age 85)

Rouen Cathedral

Joseph-Marie Martin quietly guided his flock at Rouen Cathedral with compassion and steady faith.

Gustave Bertrand

1896–1976 (age 80)

Théoule-sur-Mer

Gustave Bertrand was a military officer who served France during the twentieth century.

Louis Merlin

1901–1976 (age 75)

Saint-Just

Louis Merlin's writing championed clarity and principled reporting for generations of readers.

Louis Nicol

1905–1978 (age 73)

Plouescat

Louis Nicol was a physician whose medical practice served the health needs of his community.

François Cevert

1944–1973 (age 29)

Vaudelnay

François Cevert's bold spirit and graceful talent made him a beloved figure in motorsport.

Pierre Fresnay

1897–1975 (age 78)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Pierre Fresnay was an accomplished actor whose performances enriched French theatre and cinema.

Yvonne Printemps

1894–1977 (age 83)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Yvonne Printemps was a radiant presence on the stage, devoted to nurturing French theatre.

Paul Meurisse

1912–1979 (age 67)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Paul Meurisse was a stage actor whose theatrical performances contributed to French dramatic arts.

Gaston Esnault

1874–1971 (age 97)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Gaston Esnault helped generations discover precision and beauty in the French lexicon.

Georges Milton

1886–1970 (age 84)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Georges Milton was an actor whose work in theatre and film enriched French entertainment.

René Lalou

1877–1973 (age 96)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

René Lalou, 1877–1973, served as a respected Neuilly-sur-Seine lawyer known for his steady leadership.

Raymond Feuillate

1901–1971 (age 70)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Raymond Feuillate was a painter whose artistic work contributed to twentieth-century French visual arts.

Pierre Blaise

1955–1975 (age 20)

Durfort-Lacapelette

Pierre Blaise, 1955–1975, was a gifted actor whose brief work left a memorable mark on French cinema.

Ginette Baudin

1921–1971 (age 50)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

French actress of the mid-twentieth century.

Jean Lenoir

1891–1976 (age 85)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Jean Lenoir, 1891–1976, was a composer whose music captured the tenderness of Parisian life.

Paul Demare

1892–1971 (age 79)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

French archer of the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Charles Jacob

1897–1972 (age 75)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Charles Jacob, 1897–1972, was a sculptor known for his contemplative creations and mastery of form.

Frédéric Lamy

1887–1976 (age 89)

Sens Cathedral

Catholic priest devoted to spiritual service and pastoral care.

Marcel Lelong

1892–1973 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marcel Lelong, 1892–1973, was a devoted teacher remembered for inspiring generations of students.

Émile Ginas

1892–1975 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French individual who lived during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Caroline Roger-Lacan

1937–1973 (age 36)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Caroline Roger-Lacan, 1937–1973, is remembered for her steadfast support of friends and family.

Joseph Ginsburg

1896–1971 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pianist who dedicated his life to musical performance and artistry.

Alexandre Gins

1911–1973 (age 62)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alexandre Gins, 1911–1973, devoted himself to humanitarian efforts grounded in compassion.

Gilbert Cesbron

1913–1979 (age 66)

Bourré

French writer known for morally insightful and compassionate literary works.

Louis Christian Marie de Cooman

1881–1970 (age 89)

Lauris

Louis Christian Marie de Cooman, 1881–1970, was a missionary whose life sought to bring comfort and connection abroad.

Suzanne Tourte

1904–1979 (age 75)

Cormontreuil

French illustrator whose artistic talents enhanced literary and artistic publications.

Nikolay Sheremetev

1904–1979 (age 75)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Nikolay Sheremetev, 1904–1979, nurtured Russian culture within the Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois community.

Baroness Elizabeth Rosen

1897–1972 (age 75)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Russian noblewoman and member of the émigré community in France.

Georgy Petrovitch Tatonov

1884–1970 (age 86)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Georgy Petrovitch Tatonov, 1884–1970, was a devoted military professional honored for his service.

Vsevolod Palachkowsky

1904–1979 (age 75)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Russian émigré who lived through the transformative events of twentieth-century history.

Колбасьев, Александр Евгеньевич

1890–1976 (age 86)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Alexander Kolbasiev is remembered for his quiet devotion to the Russian émigré community and the traditions they treas...