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Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné

1794–1872 (age 78)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné was a nineteenth-century writer whose literary works contributed to European intellectual di...

Louis Favre

1826–1879 (age 53)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bourg

A pioneering engineer, he connected distant valleys through bold feats of construction.

Jakob Dubs

1822–1879 (age 57)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Jakob Dubs was a distinguished Swiss judge whose career exemplified commitment to justice and the legal system.

Józef Hauke-Bosak

1834–1871 (age 37)

Cemetery of Carouge

A brave general, he upheld the cause of his people with steadfast dedication.

Jean Antoine Petit-Senn

1792–1870 (age 78)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Jean Antoine Petit-Senn was a nineteenth-century Swiss writer whose literary works enriched European cultural discourse.

Charles Samuel Bovy-Lysberg

1821–1873 (age 52)

Old cemetery of the Temple of Dardagny

A gifted composer and mentor, he nurtured the musical spirit of his community with graceful artistry.

Adolphe-Pierre Butini

1792–1877 (age 85)

Cemetery of Vandœuvres

Adolphe-Pierre Butini was a nineteenth-century Swiss physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care.

Louis Auguste de Pourtalès

1796–1870 (age 74)

Family cemetery de Pourtalès

A dignified officer, he combined disciplined service with a personal kindness that comforted those who served beside him...

Johann Philipp Becker

1809–1886 (age 77)

Geneva

Johann Philipp Becker was a nineteenth-century politician and activist who championed progressive political causes.

Joseph-Chrétien Ostrowski

1811–1882 (age 71)

Lausanne

Joseph-Chrétien Ostrowski (1811-1882) was a Polish notable from Ujazd who was buried in his hometown.

Johann Konrad Egloff

1808–1886 (age 78)

Tägerwilen

Johann Konrad Egloff was a nineteenth-century politician dedicated to public service and regional governance.

Robert Allen

1811–1886 (age 75)

Chêne-Bougeries

Robert Allen combined disciplined leadership with care for the community around Chêne-Bougeries.

Esper Alexeïevitch Oukhtomski

1834–1885 (age 51)

Vevey

Esper Alexeïevitch Oukhtomski was a nineteenth-century world traveler whose explorations and writings documented distan...

Antoine Carteret

1813–1889 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

Antoine Carteret's writing captured the landscapes and aspirations of Switzerland in the 19th century.

Thomas Davatz

1815–1888 (age 73)

Mastrils

Thomas Davatz (Fanas, April 23, 1815 — Landquart, February 6, 1888) was a Swiss immigrant to Brazil and the author of ...

Gottfried Kinkel

1815–1882 (age 67)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Gottfried Kinkel was a passionate writer whose liberal ideals enriched Swiss cultural life.

Carl Culmann

1821–1881 (age 60)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Carl Culmann was a notable 19th-century Swiss executive whose business leadership shaped the commercial landscape of his...

Alois Emanuel Biedermann

1819–1885 (age 66)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Alois Emanuel Biedermann worked to strengthen Swiss political institutions with integrity.

Ignaz Heim

1818–1880 (age 62)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ignaz Heim was a 19th-century Swiss composer whose musical works contributed to the cultural heritage of Switzerland.

Alfred Escher

1819–1882 (age 63)

Cemetery Manegg

Alfred Escher steered Switzerland into modernity through railways and banking.

Richard La Nicca

1794–1883 (age 89)

Cemetery Daleu

Richard La Nicca was a long-lived Swiss executive whose business career extended across multiple decades of the 19th cen...

Johann Gaudenz Dietegen Salis

1825–1886 (age 61)

Cemetery Daleu

Johann Gaudenz Dietegen Salis was a lawyer whose steady counsel advanced justice across the canton.

Eduard von Salis

1802–1884 (age 82)

Cemetery Daleu

Eduard von Salis was a 19th-century Swiss trader whose commercial activities contributed significantly to Swiss economic...

Friedrich Wassali

1820–1882 (age 62)

Cemetery Daleu

Friedrich Wassali dedicated himself to grounding Swiss law in fairness and careful scholarship.

Johann Rudolf Schneider

1804–1880 (age 76)

Bremgarten cemetery

Johann Rudolf Schneider was a 19th-century Swiss physician whose medical practice brought care and healing to his commun...

Emile Plantamour

1815–1882 (age 67)

Cemetery of Kings

Émile Plantamour guided the Geneva Observatory with keen curiosity and a commitment to scientific education.

Jean Franel

1824–1885 (age 61)

Cemetery of Kings

Jean Franel was a 19th-century Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the built heritage of Switzerland.

Jeanne-Marie Émilie Turrettini

1824–1889 (age 65)

Cemetery of Kings

Jeanne-Marie Émilie Turrettini answered the call of duty with remarkable courage as a soldier.

Auguste Turrettini

1818–1881 (age 63)

Cemetery of Kings

Auguste Turrettini was a 19th-century Swiss teacher whose educational work influenced generations of students.

Edmond Favre

1812–1880 (age 68)

Cemetery of Kings

Edmond Favre was a committed politician remembered for his calm stewardship.

Marie Favre

1820–1885 (age 65)

Cemetery of Kings

Marie Favre was a 19th-century woman whose life was part of the social history of Switzerland.

Julie Favre

1824–1880 (age 56)

Cemetery of Kings

Julie Favre was remembered for her gentle spirit and devotion to family.

Jacques-Adrien Naville

1816–1880 (age 64)

Cemetery of Kings

Jacques-Adrien Naville was a 19th-century Swiss politician whose public service contributed to the governance of Switzer...

Rudolf Paravicini

1815–1888 (age 73)

Wolfgottesacker

Rudolf Paravicini gave himself to principled political service.

Wilhelm Klein

1825–1887 (age 62)

Wolfgottesacker

Wilhelm Klein was a Swiss politician whose career spanned the mid-19th century.

Abel Burckhardt

1805–1882 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Abel Burckhardt was a devoted deacon known for his compassionate service.

Wilhelm Vischer

1833–1886 (age 53)

Wolfgottesacker

Wilhelm Vischer was a Swiss librarian known for his scholarly contributions to bibliographic science.

Karl Sarasin

1815–1886 (age 71)

Wolfgottesacker

Karl Sarasin contributed thoughtful literary work to his era.

Friedrich Miescher-His

1811–1887 (age 76)

Wolfgottesacker

Friedrich Miescher-His was a Swiss physician dedicated to serving his community with skill and compassion.

Joseph Harvey Waggoner

1820–1889 (age 69)

Wolfgottesacker

Joseph Harvey Waggoner is remembered for his calm and dignified presence.

Johann Heinrich Gelzer

1813–1889 (age 76)

Wolfgottesacker

Johann Heinrich Gelzer (17 October 1813 – 15 August 1889) was a Swiss historian and diplomat who was a native of Schaf...

Johann Jakob Bachofen

1815–1887 (age 72)

Wolfgottesacker

Johann Jakob Bachofen (22 December 1815 – 25 November 1887) was a Swiss antiquarian, jurist, philologist, anthropologi...

Carl Rothpletz

1814–1885 (age 71)

Wolfgottesacker

Carl Rothpletz was a Swiss architect whose designs shaped the built landscape of his time.

Ludwig Heinrich Grote

1825–1887 (age 62)

Wolfgottesacker

Ludwig Heinrich Grote left a literary legacy cherished by readers of his time.

J. N. Andrews

1829–1883 (age 54)

Wolfgottesacker

J. N. Andrews was a writer whose literary contributions enriched the intellectual culture of his era.

Karl Rudolf Stehlin

1831–1881 (age 50)

Wolfgottesacker

Karl Rudolf Stehlin served with steady purpose in public life.

Peter Merian

1795–1883 (age 88)

Wolfgottesacker

Peter Merian was a Swiss politician whose career extended across much of the 19th century.

Ludwig Ferdinand Schmid

1823–1888 (age 65)

Schosshalden cemetery

Ludwig Ferdinand Schmid is remembered for his thoughtful writing.

Émilie Girod de l'Ain

1800–1881 (age 81)

Funeral chapel Girod de l'Ain

Émilie Girod de l'Ain was a benefactor whose philanthropic works enriched her community.

Johann Jakob Sulzer

1806–1883 (age 77)

Rosenberg cemetery

Johann Jakob Sulzer was a Swiss entrepreneur whose leadership blended industry and public service to uplift his region.