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Willem Jan Holsboer

1834–1898 (age 64)

Waldfriedhof Davos

Willem Jan Holsboer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪləm jɑn ˈhɔlsbuːr]; 23 August 1834 – 8 June 1898), also referred...

Peter von Salis

1823–1893 (age 70)

Cemetery Daleu

Peter von Salis was an inspector known for his meticulous care and dedication to public service.

Henri Nestlé

1814–1890 (age 76)

Territet

Henri Nestlé (French: [ɑ̃ʁi nɛsle]; born Heinrich Nestle, German: [ˈhaɪnrɪç ˈnɛstlə]; 10 August 1814 – 7 J...

Johannes Seluner

1828–1898 (age 70)

Neu St. Johann

Johannes Seluner is remembered as a humble, resilient figure whose quiet kindness touched those around him.

Moritz Abraham Stern

1807–1894 (age 87)

Rehalp Cemetery

Moritz Abraham Stern (29 June 1807 – 30 January 1894) was a German mathematician.

Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

1825–1898 (age 73)

Kilchberg cemetery

Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (11 October 1825 – 28 November 1898) was a Swiss poet and historical novelist, a master of lite...

Rudolf Sprüngli

1816–1897 (age 81)

Kilchberg cemetery

Rudolf Sprüngli was a Swiss entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to Switzerland's economic growth.

Marie Berset

1815–1898 (age 83)

Melchenbühl Manor House

Marie Berset was a founder whose compassion established lasting support for her community.

Gaspard Mermillod

1824–1892 (age 68)

Church of the Holy Cross

Gaspard Mermillod (22 September 1824 – 23 February 1892) was a Swiss Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.

Max Leu

1862–1899 (age 37)

St. Niklaus catholic church with surrounding grave monuments

Sculptor Max Leu left a legacy of graceful religious art and dignified grave monuments at St. Niklaus Catholic Church.

Jakob Andreas Bidermann

1823–1890 (age 67)

Rosenberg cemetery

Jakob Andreas Bidermann was a Swiss entrepreneur whose business ventures advanced regional economic development.

Salomon Volkart

1816–1893 (age 77)

Rosenberg cemetery

Salomon Volkart (21 May 1816 – 24 December 1893) was a Swiss merchant and radical politician from Winterthur, known fo...

Friedrich Ludwig Imhoof-Hotze

1807–1893 (age 86)

Rosenberg cemetery

Friedrich Ludwig Imhoof-Hotze was a Swiss businessperson whose commercial efforts supported regional economic developmen...

Ludwig Schläfli

1814–1895 (age 81)

Landgasthof Löwen

Ludwig Schläfli (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈluːdvɪɡ ˈʃlɛːfli]; 15 January 1814 – 20 March 1895) w...

C. Hirzel-Gysi

1834–1897 (age 63)

Friedhof Rychenberg

C. Hirzel-Gysi was a notable engineer of the nineteenth century whose work contributed to the industrial development of ...

Carlotta Grisi

1819–1899 (age 80)

Cemetery of Châtelaine

Carlotta Grisi (born Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi; 28 June 1819 – 20 May 1899) was an Italian ballet dancer, bo...

Philippe Plantamour

1816–1898 (age 82)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

Philippe Plantamour was a nineteenth-century physicist whose scientific work contributed to the advancement of physics.

Joannès de Montfalcon

1843–1891 (age 48)

Compesières Cemetery

Politician Joannès de Montfalcon devoted his life to the well-being and progress of the Compesières community.

John Grasset

1816–1892 (age 76)

Petit-Saconnex Cemetery

John Grasset was a nineteenth-century composer whose musical works contributed to the cultural heritage of his era.

Victor Duret

1830–1890 (age 60)

Old Cemetery of Onex

Romanist Victor Duret advanced Romance philology through careful scholarship on linguistic evolution.

Carl Haccius

1821–1892 (age 71)

Cemetery of Lancy (Switzerland)

Carl Haccius was a devoted nineteenth-century teacher whose educational work influenced his students and community.

Carl Vogt

1817–1895 (age 78)

Cemetery of Saint George

August Christoph Carl Vogt (; German: [foːkt] ; 5 July 1817 – 5 May 1895) was a German scientist, philosopher, popula...

Adrien Philippe

1815–1894 (age 79)

Cemetery of Saint George

Jean Adrien Philippe (16 April 1815, La Bazoche-Gouet, Eure-et-Loir – 5 January 1894) was a French horologist and cofo...

African Spir

1837–1890 (age 53)

Cemetery of Saint George

Afrikan Alexandrovich Spir, also spelled African Spir (1837–1890), was a Ukrainian philosopher of German-Greek descent...

Jean Louis Naville

1812–1895 (age 83)

Cemetery of Poussy

Jean Louis Naville was a nineteenth-century teacher whose dedication to education influenced generations of students.

Michel Chauvet

1823–1891 (age 68)

Cemetery of Poussy

Politician Michel Chauvet served Poussy with quiet diligence and a commitment to responsible governance.

Жан-Даниэль Колладон

1802–1893 (age 91)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Jean-Daniel Colladon (15 December 1802, Geneva – 30 June 1893) was a Swiss physicist.

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle

1806–1893 (age 87)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Alphonse Louis Pierre Pyramus (or Pyrame) de Candolle (27 October 1806 – 4 April 1893) was a French-Swiss botanist, th...

Hugo de Senger

1835–1892 (age 57)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Hugo de Senger was a nineteenth-century conductor whose musical leadership enriched the cultural life of his community.

Jean Jacques Dériaz

1814–1890 (age 76)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Geneva painter Jean Jacques Dériaz rendered tranquil scenes with affectionate realism.

Moïse Vautier

1831–1899 (age 68)

Cemetery of Carouge

Moïse Vautier was a nineteenth-century politician whose public service contributed to the governance of his community.

Isaac Mayor

1818–1899 (age 81)

Cemetery of Hermance

Politician Isaac Mayor championed steady governance and civic duty in Geneva.

Antoine Goüy

1842–1892 (age 50)

Cemetery of Thônex

Antoine Goüy was a nineteenth-century architect whose designs contributed to the built environment of his era.

Adolf Guyer-Zeller

1839–1899 (age 60)

Bauma cemetery

Adolf Guyer-Zeller (1 May 1839 – 3 April 1899) was a Swiss entrepreneur.

Auguste Bachelin

1830–1890 (age 60)

Cimetière des Epinettes

John Hopkinson

1849–1898 (age 49)

Territet cemetery

John Hopkinson, FRS, (27 July 1849 – 27 August 1898) was a British physicist, electrical engineer, Fellow of the Royal...

Mikhail Gots

1866–1906 (age 40)

Geneva

Дмитрий Александрович Опоцкий

1834–1902 (age 68)

Geneva

Дмитрий Александрович Опоцкий composed reflective works that blended Russian depth with Genev...

Emma Herwegh

1817–1904 (age 87)

Liestal

Hans Hauenschild

1842–1901 (age 59)

Vouvry

Entrepreneur Hans Hauenschild nurtured local industry while remaining a dignified community leader.

Jean-Jacques Gourd

1850–1909 (age 59)

Pregny-Chambésy

Albert Zeerleder

1838–1900 (age 62)

Belp

Jurist Albert Zeerleder upheld fairness with steady counsel and unwavering integrity.

Charles DuBois

1821–1905 (age 84)

Cemetery of Kings

Georges Favon

1843–1902 (age 59)

Cemetery of Kings

Politician Georges Favon believed in compassionate governance and civic unity.

Gustav Arnold

1831–1900 (age 69)

Church of St. Leodegar

Barthélemy Bodmer

1848–1904 (age 56)

Cemetery of Kings

Painter Barthélemy Bodmer celebrated everyday grace through serene and lyrical works.

Adèle Elisabeth Heyer, born Chenevière

1843–1906 (age 63)

Cemetery of Kings

Alfred Vincent

1850–1906 (age 56)

Cemetery of Kings

Teacher Alfred Vincent inspired students with patience and a passion for learning.

Hippolyte Gosse

1834–1901 (age 67)

Cemetery of Kings

Alexander Spengler

1827–1901 (age 74)

Waldfriedhof Davos

Alexander Spengler (20 March 1827 – 11 January 1901) was a Swiss physician of German origin and the first physician s...