Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1908

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1908. 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

• Dec. 13 Augustus Le Plongeon

  English-american historian and photographer (d. 1908)

• Dec. 16 American Horse

  American tribal leader and educator (b. 1840)

• Dec. 22 Marie Jungius Dutch teacher/fairy tale writer

  At the age of 44, he dies.

• Dec. 23 Francois A Gevaert

  Belg / dutch composer (diable au moulin), dies at 68

• Dec. 23 Eduard Wachmann composer

  At 72 years old, he dies.

• Dec. 30 Thomas-Alfred Bernier

  Canadian journalist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1844)