Famous people and celebrities who died in 1910

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1910. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Feb. 24 Osman Hamdi Bey

  Renowned Turkish painter known for his realistic style and Orientalist themes.

• March 10 Carl Reinecke

  German pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1824)

• March 26 Auguste Charlois

  French astronomer (born 1864).

• April 21 Mark Twain

  Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

• April 26 Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

  LIT - Norwegian-french author, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1832)

• May 3 Artie Shaw

  American jazz musician and clarinetist. his 1938 recording of "begin the beguine", which made him a star, was his most significant contribution.

• May 18 Pauline Viardot

  Renowned 19th-century French mezzo-soprano and composer.

• May 22 Jules Renard

  French playwright and diarist, also a french writer. he published 17 volumes of journals. his need for catharsis stemmed from the pain he experienced as a child because he was not loved enough. renard was married and had two children.

• May 27 Robert Koch

  MED - German physician and microbiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1843)

• May 29 Mily Balakirev

  Russian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1837)

• May 31 Elizabeth Blackwell

  The first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States and a pioneer in promoting the education of women in medicine.

• June 5 O. Henry

  American short story writer (b. 1862)

• July 4 Melville Fuller

  American jurist and lawyer 8th chief justice of the united states (d. 1910).

• July 4 Giovanni Schiaparelli

  Italian astronomer known for his observations of Mars and the discovery of 'canals' on the planet.

• July 4 Kabua the Great

  Marshallese iroijlaplap (b. )

• July 24 Arkhip Kuindzhi

  Ukrainian-russian painter (d. 1910)

• Aug. 13 Florence Nightingale

  Italian nurse, who at 33 learned nursing and became a hospital administrator. she was a hero during the crimean war (1854-1856), and became a well-known authority on the care for the sick. her first nursing school was established in london in 1860, and she helped to create the modern nursing profession. her "notes on nursing", a collection of wise and …

• Aug. 26 William James

  Prominent American philosopher and psychologist, considered one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th century. He was a leading proponent of pragmatism and made significant contributions to psychology and philosophy of religion.

• Sept. 2 Henri Rousseau

  French painter, most well-known for his dreamlike clarity and innate sense of design. his jungle scenes are his most famous work. after copying images from the louvre, he moved into his natural spontaneity and was first displayed in 1886. his works included "the sleeping gypsy", and "the jungle". he wrote poetry and music. his art was only appreciated at the …

• Sept. 29 Winslow Homer

  Renowned American painter turned successful businessman.

• Sept. 30 Maurice Lévy

  Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest advertising and communications companies.

• Oct. 15 Stanley Ketchel

  American middleweight boxing champion known for his aggressive fighting style.

• Oct. 30 Jean Henry Dunant

  Nobel Prize laureate for his humanitarian efforts to help wounded soldiers and create international understanding

• Nov. 15 Wilhelm Raabe

  German writer most well-known for his realistic novels about middle-class life.

• Nov. 20 Leo Tolstoy

  Russian writer, novelist and philosopher, he is a historical and renowned author. his works, including "war and peace" and “anna karenina", earned him international fame. his fiction was realism and psychological insight were his greatest strengths.

• Nov. 23 Hawley Harvey Crippen

  Infamous for being convicted of his wife's murder in a high-profile case.

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