Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1902

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

  • May 1 John Glover English chemist (production sulfuric acid)

    At 85 years old, the victim dies.

  • May 3 David R Capriles Cura?aos director of psychiatric

    At the age of 64, he dies.

  • May 5 Bret Harte

    American author known for his short stories set in the American West.

  • May 5 Bret Harte writer

    At the age of 65, dies.

  • May 7 Agostino Roscelli

    Italian priest and saint (d. 1902)

  • May 26 Almon Brown Strowger

    American soldier and inventor (b. 1839)

  • May 27 Jan van Droogenbroeck Flemish poet

    Dies.