Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1901

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1901. 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 4 John Jones Ross

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 7th premier of quebec (b. 1831)

• May 5 Mariano Ignacio Prado

  Peruvian general, twice president of peru (b. 1825)

• May 13 Leopoldo Alas y Urena

  A.k.a. a.k.a.

• May 19 Marthinus Wessel Pretorius

  South african general and politician, 1st president of the south african republic (b. 1819)

• May 19 Marthinus Wessels Pretorius first President Republic South Africa

  At the age of 81, he dies.

• May 21 Joseph Olivier

  French rugby player (b. 1874)

• May 22 Gaetano Bresci

  Italian-american anarchist, assassin of umberto i of italy (b. 1869)

• May 24 Louis-Zéphirin Moreau

  Canadian bishop (d. 1901)

• May 30 Victor D'Hondt

  Belgian mathematician, lawyer, and jurist (b. 1841)