Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1900

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 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

• May 5 Ivan Aivazovsky

  Renowned Russian Romantic painter known for his seascapes.

• May 7 Richard Storrs Willis composer

  At the age of 81, he dies.

• May 18 Jean Gaspard Felix Ravaisson-Mollien

  French philosopher (born 1813).

• May 20 Gustav Heinrich Graben-Hoffman composer

  At the age of 80, he dies.

• May 31 James Loudon Governor-General of Netherlands-Indies (1871-75)

  At 75 years old, the victim dies.