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Alfred Audéoud (1853-1917)

1853–1917 (age 64)

Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries

Alfred Audéoud was a politician who dedicated his career to public service and civic advancement.

Albert Kimmerling

1882–1912 (age 30)

Bursinel cemetery

Albert Kimmerling was an early Swiss aviator whose pioneering flights stirred the public imagination.

Jules Gachet

1859–1914 (age 55)

Cemetery of Nyon

Jules Gachet was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural heritage of his era.

Robert-Ferdinand Treytorrens de Loys

1857–1917 (age 60)

Cemetery of Écublens

Robert-Ferdinand Treytorrens de Loys was an engineer whose steady oversight kept regional infrastructure advancing.

Auguste de Pourtalès

1840–1918 (age 78)

Cemetery of Mies

Auguste de Pourtalès was a painter whose artistic vision contributed to the cultural landscape of his time.

Ernest Duvillard

1859–1918 (age 59)

Cimetière de Tannay (Switzerland)

Ernest Duvillard was an architect whose calm elegance shaped the buildings around Tannay.

Jakob Christoph Heer

1859–1925 (age 66)

Winterthur

Jakob Christoph Heer was a writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Swiss and German cultural heritage.

Rudolf Steiner

1861–1925 (age 64)

Dornach

Rudolf Steiner was a philosopher and writer whose spiritual science sought to unite art, science, and empathy.

Jules Rouff

1846–1927 (age 81)

Geneva

Jules Rouff was a publisher whose work in Geneva contributed to the dissemination of literature and knowledge.

Fanny Moser

1848–1925 (age 77)

Kilchberg

Fanny Moser is remembered for her steady kindness and lifelong devotion to Kilchberg.

Rainer Maria Rilke

1875–1926 (age 51)

Raron

Rainer Maria Rilke was a renowned poet and writer whose profound literary works profoundly influenced twentieth-century ...

Frédéric Ferrière

1848–1924 (age 76)

Troinex

Frédéric Ferrière was a compassionate physician whose care steadied the Troinex community.

Gustave Ador

1845–1928 (age 83)

Cologny

Gustave Ador was a lawyer whose legal expertise and public service contributed to Swiss civic life.

Max van Berchem

1863–1921 (age 58)

Cologny

Max van Berchem was a pioneering historian of Islamic inscriptions whose scholarship united continents.

Alexandr Korochentsov

1877–1922 (age 45)

Vevey

Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Army during the early twentieth century.

Albert Roth-de Markus

1861–1927 (age 66)

Madiswil

Albert Roth-de Markus was a composer who enriched Swiss musical life with thoughtful works and dedicated mentorship.

Eglantyne Jebbs

1876–1928 (age 52)

Cemetery of Kings

British philanthropist and humanitarian who championed child welfare and social justice.

Gustave Naville

1848–1929 (age 81)

Cemetery of Kings

Gustave Naville was an engineer whose archaeological rigor brought Egypt's monuments into clearer view.

Eugène Richard

1843–1925 (age 82)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss politician who served his community during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Karekin Pastermadjian

1872–1923 (age 51)

Cemetery of Kings

Karekin Pastermadjian was a devoted military leader and diplomat championing the Armenian cause.

Alfred Bertrand

1856–1924 (age 68)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss photographer whose work documented his era with artistic skill and technical proficiency.

Henri Fazy

1842–1920 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

Henri Fazy was a Geneva statesman whose steady leadership shaped the city and canton.

Louis Courthion

1858–1922 (age 64)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of his nation.

Eugen Huber

1849–1923 (age 74)

Bremgarten cemetery

Eugen Huber was the jurist whose codification of Swiss private law has guided the federation for generations.

Jacques-Elysée Goss

1839–1921 (age 82)

Cemetery of Kings

Swiss architect whose designs contributed to the development of the built environment.

Jeanne Mussard

1862–1920 (age 58)

Cemetery of Kings

Jeanne Mussard was a perceptive writer whose pen illuminated the lives of her compatriots.

Friedrich Hegar

1841–1927 (age 86)

Fluntern Cemetery

Swiss composer whose musical works enriched the cultural heritage of his era.

Meta von Salis

1855–1929 (age 74)

Cemetery Daleu

Meta von Salis was a historian and advocate whose voice advanced women's place in Swiss society.

Hermann Rorschach

1884–1922 (age 38)

Cemetery Nordheim

Swiss psychiatrist whose innovative diagnostic methods profoundly influenced the field of psychology.

Hermann Suter

1870–1926 (age 56)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Swiss composer Hermann Suter was celebrated for his choral works and his devotion to nurturing musical life in his homel...

Wilhelm Bachofen

1841–1922 (age 81)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Swiss politician who served his community and contributed to civic governance.

Ernst Höhn

1876–1928 (age 52)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ernst Höhn was a principled Swiss politician remembered for steady leadership during times of change.

Aimé Schwob

1864–1926 (age 62)

Jewish Cemetery of Carouge

Aimé Schwob (1864-1926) was a French Jewish figure from Geneva who was buried in the Jewish Cemetery of Carouge.

Bernhard Duhm

1847–1928 (age 81)

Wolfgottesacker

Translator Bernhard Duhm brought international literature to German-speaking audiences with clarity and care.

Gustav von Bunge

1844–1920 (age 76)

Wolfgottesacker

Gustav von Bunge was a prominent Swiss physiologist of the nineteenth century.

Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche

1868–1920 (age 52)

Wolfgottesacker

Entrepreneur Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche pioneered a research-driven approach in the pharmaceutical industry.

Eduard Fueter senior

1876–1928 (age 52)

Wolfgottesacker

Eduard Fueter senior was a notable Swiss historian of the late nineteenth century.

Andreas Heusler

1834–1921 (age 87)

Wolfgottesacker

Judge Andreas Heusler was known for his fair-minded rulings and steadfast commitment to justice.

Andreas von Tuhr

1864–1925 (age 61)

Wolfgottesacker

Andreas von Tuhr was a distinguished Swiss jurist and legal scholar.

Carl Burckhardt

1878–1923 (age 45)

Wolfgottesacker

Painter Carl Burckhardt captured the subtleties of the Swiss landscape with lyricism and sincerity.

Eduard Pfrunder

1877–1925 (age 48)

Wolfgottesacker

Eduard Pfrunder was a notable Swiss architect of the early twentieth century.

Rudolf Linder

1849–1928 (age 79)

Wolfgottesacker

Architect Rudolf Linder designed buildings that balanced practicality with refined elegance.

Gilbert Clavel

1883–1927 (age 44)

Wolfgottesacker

Gilbert Clavel was a Swiss writer and literary figure.

Karl Bohny

1856–1928 (age 72)

Wolfgottesacker

Physician Karl Bohny was celebrated for his compassionate care and commitment to public health.

Melchior Böniger

1866–1929 (age 63)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Melchior Böniger was a Swiss chemist and scientific researcher.

Rudolf Sandreuter

1868–1926 (age 58)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Architect Rudolf Sandreuter believed in creating buildings that respected both tradition and modern needs.

Eduard Vischer

1843–1929 (age 86)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Eduard Vischer was a Swiss politician and public servant.

Sophie Erismann-Hasse

1847–1925 (age 78)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Psychiatrist Sophie Erismann-Hasse championed compassionate, dignified care for those in need.

Alwin Schwabe

1852–1923 (age 71)

Wolfgottesacker

Alwin Schwabe was a Swiss resident of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Alfred Christ

1865–1928 (age 63)

Wolfgottesacker

Alfred Christ was a devoted physician in Zurich whose compassionate practice and steady guidance left a lasting impressi...