Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1908

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

• May 11 Charles Kingston

  Australian politician, 20th premier of south australia (b. 1850)

• May 12 Melesio Morales composer

  At the age of 69, he dies.

• May 18 Louis-Napoléon Casault

  Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1823)

• May 23 François Coppée

  French novelist and poet, le poa'te des humbles is his most famous title. his prose and verse focus on simple expressions of emotion and patriotism. he wrote plays in verse, mostly serious dramas, and two of them were written in collaboration with armand d'artois. he was a great success with le passant. sarah bernhardt was the lead role.

• May 24 Old Tom Morris

  Scottish golfer and architect (b. 1821)

• May 26 Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

  Indian religious leader, founded the ahmadiyya movement (b. 1835)

• May 31 Louis-Honoré Fréchette

  Canadian author, poet, and politician (b. 1839)