Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1900

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1900. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Jan. 3 Edwin George Monk composer

  At the age of 80, he dies.

• Jan. 20 Richard D Blackmore English novelist (Lorna Doone)

  At the age of 74, he dies.

• Jan. 20 John Ruskin English writer/critic (Dearest Mama Talbot)

  At the age of 81, dies from influenza.

• Jan. 22 David E Hughes

  American musician (born 1831)

• Jan. 30 Vittorio Bersezio [Carlo Nugelli]

  Italian playwright dies at the age of 71