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195 Notable deaths
in Geneva
Hélène de Pourtalès
Swiss sailor (1868–1945).
Born April 28th, 1868 in New York City.
Died November 2nd, 1945 at 77 years old in Geneva.
Mohammad-Ali Jamalzadeh
Iranian writer (1892-1997).
Born January 13th, 1892 in Isfahan.
Died November 8th, 1997 at 105 years old in Geneva.
Zofia Stryjeńska
Painter; illustrator; graphic designer; scenic designer (1891–1976).
Born May 13th, 1891 in Kraków.
Died February 28th, 1976 at 84 years old in Geneva.
Matthias Zurbriggen
Swiss mountain climber (1856-1917).
Born May 15th, 1856 in Saas-Fee.
Died June 21st, 1917 at 61 years old in Geneva (hanging to death).
Nicolas Bouvier
Swiss writer, artist and traveller (1929–1998).
Born March 6th, 1929 in Lancy.
Died February 17th, 1998 at 68 years old in Geneva.
Albert Cohen
Swiss writer (1895-1981).
Born August 16th, 1895 in Corfu.
Died October 17th, 1981 at 86 years old in Geneva (pneumonia).
Rafiq Nishonov
Uzbek politician (1926–2023).
Born January 15th, 1926 in Gazalkent.
Died January 11th, 2023 at 96 years old in Geneva.
Fons Rademakers
Dutch filmmaker, actor and producer (1920-2007).
Born September 5th, 1920 in Roosendaal. [ref]
Died February 22nd, 2007 at 86 years old in Geneva (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Félix-Roland Moumié
Cameroonian physician.
Born November 1st, 1925 in Foumban.
Died November 3rd, 1960 at 35 years old in Geneva (poison).
Abbey Simon
American musician (1920–2019).
Born January 8th, 1920 in New York City.
Died December 18th, 2019 at 99 years old in Geneva. [ref]
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