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Carl Jung

1875–1961 (age 86)

Küsnacht Cemetery

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and pioneering psychologist who lived from 1875 to 1961.

Paul Hindemith

1895–1963 (age 68)

cimetière La Chiésaz

Paul Hindemith was a towering composer and pedagogue whose artistry blended innovation with a deep respect for musical t...

Henri Guisan

1874–1960 (age 86)

Pully cemetery

Henri Guisan was a Swiss politician who lived from 1874 to 1960.

Sydney Chaplin

1885–1965 (age 80)

Cemetery of Clarens

Sydney Chaplin was an accomplished actor whose charm and versatility endeared him to audiences on stage and screen.

Conrad Meili

1895–1969 (age 74)

Cemetery of Anières

Marcel Junod

1904–1961 (age 57)

Cemetery of Jussy

Marcel Junod was an anesthesiologist and humanitarian whose tireless service brought relief to countless sufferers in tr...

Léopold Boissier

1893–1968 (age 75)

Old Cemetery of Cologny

Léopold Boissier was a Swiss diplomat and humanitarian who served as president of the International Committee of the Re...

François Durafour

1888–1967 (age 79)

Cemetery of Collex-Bossy

François Durafour was a Swiss individual who lived in the Eaux-Vives area of Geneva during the early-to-mid 20th centur...

Aleksander Bobkowski

1885–1966 (age 81)

Cemetery of Versoix

Aleksander Bobkowski (1885-1966) was a Polish individual from Kraków who was buried at Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw.

André Firmenich

1905–1965 (age 60)

Cemetery of Genthod

André Firmenich was a Swiss perfumer and co-founder of Firmenich, one of the world's largest privately-owned fragrance ...

Victor Gautier

1891–1965 (age 74)

Cemetery of Genthod

Victor Gautier was a Geneva-based Swiss individual active in the early-to-mid 20th century.

René Charron

1894–1966 (age 72)

Cemetery of Collonge-Bellerive

René Charron was a French-born individual who spent his later years in Switzerland.

Henry-Louis Mermod

1891–1962 (age 71)

Cemetery of Tolochenaz

Henry-Louis Mermod was a Swiss publisher and founder of Éditions Mermod, known for publishing illustrated books and wor...

Charles Henri de la Poype

1949–1966 (age 17)

Cemetery of Nyon

Charles Henri de la Poype was a young individual who died at age 17 and was buried in Nyon, Switzerland.

Alexander von Heller

1938–1969 (age 31)

Cemetery of Aubonne VD

Alexander von Heller was a young individual who died at age 31 and was buried in Aubonne, Switzerland.

François Naville

1883–1968 (age 85)

Cemetery of Poussy

François Naville was a Swiss Protestant theologian and pastor known for his work in religious education and ecumenical ...

Henry Hauck

1902–1967 (age 65)

Cemetery of Saint George

Henry Hauck was a French-born individual who was buried in Switzerland.

Jean Binet

1893–1960 (age 67)

Cemetery of Trélex

Jean Binet was a Geneva-born Swiss individual active in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Henri Naef

1889–1967 (age 78)

Cemetery of Mont-sur-Rolle

Joseph Plattner

1902–1965 (age 63)

Hof cemetery

Judge Joseph Plattner upheld justice with calm integrity and mentored future jurists.

Gottlieb Duttweiler

1888–1962 (age 74)

Cemetery Rüschlikon

Ernst Brandenberger

1906–1966 (age 60)

Cemetery Rüschlikon

Geologist Ernst Brandenberger advanced geological knowledge with careful study and inspired others through his scholarly...

Ferenc Fricsay

1914–1963 (age 49)

Ermatingen Cemetery

Peter van Eyck

1911–1969 (age 58)

Friedhof Unterdorf St. Margrethen

Actor Peter van Eyck captivated audiences with nuanced performances and supported the vitality of European cinema.

Rudolf Staub

1890–1961 (age 71)

Cemetery of the Fex-Crasta chapel

Rudolf Staub was a Swiss geologist who made significant contributions to Alpine geological research.

Robert Wehrlin

1903–1964 (age 61)

Waldfriedhof Elsau

Illustrator Robert Wehrlin invited viewers to explore scenes imbued with thoughtful narrative through his art.

Stephanie von Hohenlohe

1891–1972 (age 81)

Geneva

Stephanie von Hohenlohe was a figure involved in espionage during the twentieth century.

Olga Baclanova

1896–1974 (age 78)

Canton of Vaud

Actress Olga Baclanova brought expressive power to stage and screen, leaving a pioneering legacy in drama.

Erwin Burckhardt

1903–1976 (age 73)

Riehen

Erwin Burckhardt was a Swiss translator who contributed to cross-cultural communication.

Louis Blankart

1902–1976 (age 74)

Lucerne

Physician Louis Blankart provided compassionate care in Lucerne and cultivated trust in the medical profession.

Carl Zuckmayer

1896–1977 (age 81)

Saas-Fee

Carl Zuckmayer was a celebrated screenwriter and playwright known for his influential dramatic works.

Joseph Siffert

1936–1971 (age 35)

Fribourg

Motorcycle racer Joseph Siffert inspired competitors and fans with courage, pride, and disciplined pursuit of speed.

Eugénie Droz

1893–1976 (age 83)

Gy

Eugénie Droz was a Swiss historian whose scholarly work advanced historical knowledge.

Jacques Chenevière

1886–1976 (age 90)

Collonge-Bellerive

Writer Jacques Chenevière offered readers spiritual and ethical insight through thoughtful prose and essays.

Ernst Noam

1908–1977 (age 69)

Vevey

Ernst Noam was a Swiss jurist who made significant contributions to legal scholarship.

Benno Gut

1897–1970 (age 73)

Territorial Abbey of Maria Einsiedeln

Catholic priest Benno Gut guided the faithful with theological depth and pastoral compassion at Maria Einsiedeln.

Wilfred Jenks

1909–1973 (age 64)

Cemetery of Kings

Wilfred Jenks was a distinguished lawyer who contributed to international legal practice.

Mina Audemars

1883–1971 (age 88)

Cemetery of Kings

Pedagogue Mina Audemars believed in education’s power to uplift students through patient dedication.

Jacques Aeschlimann

1908–1975 (age 67)

Cemetery of Kings

Jacques Aeschlimann was a Swiss politician dedicated to public service and governance.

Willy Aeschlimann

1879–1971 (age 92)

Cemetery of Kings

Willy Aeschlimann, writer born in 1879, left a legacy of thoughtful prose.

Blanche Richard

1884–1971 (age 87)

Cemetery of Kings

Blanche Richard was a Swiss author whose literary works enriched twentieth-century literature.

Louise Lafendel

1872–1971 (age 99)

Cemetery of Kings

Louise Lafendel, born in 1872, devoted herself to teaching with warmth and patience.

Paul Fabien Perret-Gentil

1895–1973 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

Paul Fabien Perret-Gentil was a Swiss poet whose lyrical works contributed to twentieth-century literature.

Adrien Holy

1898–1978 (age 80)

Cemetery of Kings

Adrien Holy, painter born in 1898, enriched the world with expressive scenes.

Stephanie Guerzoni

1887–1970 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

Stephanie Guerzoni was a Swiss painter whose work enriched the artistic landscape of early twentieth-century Switzerland...

Reynold Tschäppät

1917–1979 (age 62)

Bremgarten cemetery

Reynold Tschäppät, born in 1917, championed civic unity as a committed politician.

Philipp Etter

1891–1977 (age 86)

Bremgarten cemetery

Philipp Etter was a prominent Swiss lawyer whose contributions to Swiss law and politics spanned much of the twentieth c...

Carl Lutz

1895–1975 (age 80)

Bremgarten cemetery

Carl Lutz, diplomat born in 1895, was celebrated for courageous humanitarian leadership.

Mani Matter

1936–1972 (age 36)

Bremgarten cemetery

Mani Matter was a Swiss poet whose brief but brilliant career left an indelible mark on Swiss literature.

Therese Giehse

1898–1975 (age 77)

Fluntern Cemetery

Therese Giehse, actor born in 1898, delivered powerful and socially conscious performances.