Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1906

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1906. 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 9 Oscar von Gebhardt

  German academic and theologian (d. 1906).

• May 14 Carl Schurz

  German-american general, journalist, and politician, 13th united states secretary of the interior (b. 1829)

• May 19 Gabriel Dumont

  Métis leader who led the North-West Rebellion in Canada.

• May 23 Henrik Ibsen

  Norwegian dramatist, considered the father of modern drama. he introduced realism to the theater. his works "the doll's house" (1879) and "ghosts," (1879), received worldwide attention. he was shown in "hedda gabler," 1890.

• May 23 Henrik Johan Ibsen Norwegian playwright (Doll House)

  At the age of 78, he dies.

• May 30 William Yeates Hurlstone composer

  At the age of 30, dies.

• May 31 Hermann Schell German theologist (Gott und Geist)

  At the age of 56, he dies.

• May 31 King Alfonso

  Madrid: assassination of xiii.