Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1902

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1902. 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. 6 Lars Hertervig

  Norwegian painter (b. 1830)

• Jan. 9 Gustaaf Rolin-Jaequemyns Belgian lawyer/Interior minister

  At the age of 66, he dies.

• Jan. 11 Johnny Briggs

  English cricketer and rugby player (b. 1862)

• Jan. 14 Cato M Guldberg Norwegian mathematician

  At the age of 65, dies.

• Jan. 17 Gideon Scheepers South African Boer leader

  Executed.

• Jan. 18 Filippo Marchetti composer

  At the age of 70, she dies.