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Jacques David Ehni

1827–1903 (age 76)

Cemetery of Nyon

Jacques David Ehni was an esteemed theologian whose scholarly work enriched Swiss religious thought.

Hermann de Pourtalès

1847–1904 (age 57)

Cemetery of Mies

Hermann de Pourtalès charted a course of disciplined courage and quiet hospitality on the sea.

Pierre Maurice de Pourtalès

1837–1908 (age 71)

Family cemetery de Pourtalès

Pierre Maurice de Pourtalès was a notable military officer who served Switzerland with distinction.

Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

1848–1918 (age 70)

Switzerland

Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan (1848-1918) was a German Catholic priest who founded the Salvatorians religious congreg...

Paul Charles Dubois

1848–1918 (age 70)

Bern

Paul Charles Dubois was a pioneering neurologist whose research advanced medical science.

Ferdinand Hodler

1853–1918 (age 65)

Geneva

Ferdinand Hodler gave Switzerland a luminous visual language that still inspires viewers today.

Franziska zu Reventlow

1871–1918 (age 47)

Locarno

Franziska zu Reventlow was a distinguished writer whose literary contributions enriched early twentieth-century culture.

Julius Maggi

1846–1912 (age 66)

Lindau

Julius Maggi combined entrepreneurial vision with a heartfelt wish to nourish families.

Adolphe Chenevière

1855–1917 (age 62)

Collonge-Bellerive

Adolphe Chenevière was an accomplished writer whose literary works contributed to Swiss cultural heritage.

Elisabeth Werner Lachenal

1916–1918 (age 2)

Céligny

Elisabeth Werner Lachenal’s short life remains tenderly remembered by her family and community.

Emil Theodor Kocher

1841–1917 (age 76)

Bremgarten cemetery

Emil Theodor Kocher was a renowned physician whose surgical innovations revolutionized modern medicine.

Charles Albert Gobat

1843–1914 (age 71)

Bremgarten cemetery

Swiss lawyer and peace advocate Charles Albert Gobat dedicated his career to international understanding.

Adolf Deucher

1831–1912 (age 81)

Bremgarten cemetery

Adolf Deucher was a distinguished Swiss politician whose career of public service shaped national governance.

William Favre

1843–1918 (age 75)

Cemetery of Kings

Geneva politician William Favre strove to strengthen public institutions and civic trust.

Adolphe Potter

1835–1911 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

Adolphe Potter was a Swiss painter whose artistic contributions shaped the cultural landscape of 19th-century Switzerlan...

Léon Revilliod

1835–1918 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

Physician Léon Revilliod devoted his life to the care of Geneva’s citizens and the advancement of medical education.

Włodzimierz Józef Rużycki de Rosenwerth

1839–1914 (age 75)

Rapperswil

Włodzimierz Józef Rużycki de Rosenwerth was a 19th-century figure whose life intersected with the transformative even...

Gustave Moynier

1826–1910 (age 84)

Cemetery of Kings

Gustave Moynier was a jurist and humanitarian whose leadership helped shape the Red Cross movement.

Adrien Lachenal

1849–1918 (age 69)

Cemetery of Kings

Adrien Lachenal was a Swiss politician whose career was marked by dedicated service to his country.

Théodore Turrettini

1845–1916 (age 71)

Cemetery of Kings

Engineer Théodore Turrettini helped modernize Switzerland’s infrastructure with his innovative work on public utiliti...

Jules Allemand

1856–1916 (age 60)

Cemetery of Kings

Jules Allemand was a Swiss botanist whose scientific work advanced the field of botanical study.

Бахерахт, Василий Романович

1851–1916 (age 65)

Vevey

Diplomat Vasiliy Romanovich Baheracht maintained bridges between Russia and Switzerland during trying times.

Cäsar Johann Ritz

1850–1918 (age 68)

Niederwald

Cäsar Johann Ritz was a pioneering entrepreneur who revolutionized the luxury hospitality industry.

Eduard Hagenbach-Bischoff

1833–1910 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Physicist Eduard Hagenbach-Bischoff advanced scientific education and the study of electrodynamics.

Friedrich Goppelsroeder

1837–1919 (age 82)

Wolfgottesacker

Friedrich Goppelsroeder was a Swiss chemist whose scientific research contributed to the advancement of chemistry.

William Barbey

1842–1914 (age 72)

Valeyres-sous-Rances

Engineer William Barbey blended technical skill and a deep passion for botany, leaving a legacy of natural studies.

Mathieu Frans Daniëls

1860–1918 (age 58)

Villars-sur-Glâne

Mathieu Frans Daniëls was a Swiss mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical science.

René Ritz

1896–1918 (age 22)

Niederwald

René Ritz (1896-1918) was a young man who died at age 22 in Hendon, England, likely during World War I, and was buried ...

Wilhelm Oechsli

1851–1919 (age 68)

Fluntern Cemetery

Wilhelm Oechsli was a Swiss historian whose scholarly work illuminated the nation's past.

Charles Page

1847–1910 (age 63)

Cemetery of Kings

Charles Page served as a trusted lawyer whose steady counsel earned him broad respect.

Sigismond Coutau

1833–1919 (age 86)

Cemetery of Kings

Sigismond Coutau was a military officer whose career reflected the traditions of 19th-century service.

Georges de Seigneux

1837–1912 (age 75)

Cemetery of Kings

Georges de Seigneux was a jurist devoted to thoughtful interpretation of the law for his community.

Ludwig Wille

1834–1912 (age 78)

Wolfgottesacker

Ludwig Wille was a Swiss physician whose medical practice advanced healthcare in his community.

Pierre Chappuis

1855–1916 (age 61)

Wolfgottesacker

Pierre Chappuis was a physicist who advanced appreciation for the natural sciences.

Albert Buss

1862–1912 (age 50)

Wolfgottesacker

Albert Buss was a Swiss politician who served his community until his death in 1912.

Rudolf Luginbühl

1854–1912 (age 58)

Wolfgottesacker

Rudolf Luginbühl was a historian who preserved vital narratives for future generations.

Hans Konrad von Orelli

1846–1912 (age 66)

Wolfgottesacker

Hans Konrad von Orelli was a Swiss university teacher whose scholarly work influenced academic life in Switzerland.

Heinrich Boos

1851–1917 (age 66)

Wolfgottesacker

Heinrich Boos was a university teacher who inspired countless students.

Karl von der Mühll

1841–1912 (age 71)

Wolfgottesacker

Karl von der Mühll was a Swiss physicist whose scientific contributions advanced knowledge in his field.

Rudolf Ulrich Krönlein

1847–1910 (age 63)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Rudolf Ulrich Krönlein was a physician renowned for his careful surgical practice.

Alfred Heinrich Ilg

1854–1916 (age 62)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Alfred Heinrich Ilg was a Swiss engineer whose technical expertise contributed to industrial development.

Hermann Hitzig

1843–1918 (age 75)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Hermann Hitzig was a university teacher admired for his thoughtful instruction.

Daniel von Salis-Soglio

1826–1919 (age 93)

Cemetery Daleu

Daniel von Salis-Soglio was a Swiss military officer who served his country with distinction.

Peter Emil Huber-Werdmüller

1836–1915 (age 79)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Peter Emil Huber-Werdmüller was an entrepreneur whose innovations strengthened local industry.

Carl Attenhofer

1837–1914 (age 77)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Carl Attenhofer was a Swiss composer whose musical works enriched the cultural landscape of Switzerland.

Wilhelm Fiedler

1832–1912 (age 80)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Wilhelm Fiedler was a mathematician celebrated for his clarity of thought and instruction.

Hermann Ferdinand Hitzig

1868–1911 (age 43)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Hermann Ferdinand Hitzig was a Swiss jurist whose legal scholarship contributed to the development of Swiss law.

Barbara von Salis-Seewis

1829–1916 (age 87)

Cemetery Daleu

Barbara von Salis-Seewis is remembered for her graceful commitment to community and culture.

Arthur Heinrich Sprecher von Bernegg

1852–1912 (age 60)

Cemetery Daleu

Arthur Heinrich Sprecher von Bernegg was a Swiss military officer dedicated to his country's service.

Hermann Bleuler

1837–1912 (age 75)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Hermann Bleuler (1837-1912) served the Swiss military with steady discipline and is commemorated at Enzenbühl cemetery.