Famous people and celebrities who died in 1911

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1911. 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.

• Jan. 3 Alexandros Papadiamantis

  Greek poet and author (d. 1911).

• Jan. 9 Edwin Arthur Jones

  American violinist and composer (b. 1853)

• Jan. 17 Francis Galton

  British meteorologist and anthropologist, he was the founder of biostatistics. eugenics was a political movement that was important in the first half century. charles darwin was his cousin. he graduated from cambridge with an interest in geography, meteorology, and psychology. he also traveled extensively. his most famous book is "hereditary genius", 1869.

• Jan. 31 Paul Singer

  German politician (b. 1844)

• Feb. 15 Theodor Escherich

  Theodor Escherich was an Austrian-German pediatrician and bacteriologist who discovered the Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacterium.

• Feb. 25 Friedrich Spielhagen

  German author, theorist, and translator (b. 1829)

• March 1 Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff

  Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the laws of chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure in solutions

• April 14 Addie Joss

  Addie Joss was a talented baseball pitcher known for his exceptional control and a career ERA of 1.89.

• April 25 Emilio Salgari

  Italian author of action adventure swashbucklers (swashbuckler was a term that first appeared in 16th century. it has been used ever since for loud, boastful swordsmen.) he is also a pioneer of science fiction.

• May 18 Gustav Mahler

  Austrian composer and one the most prominent conductors of his time, who is best known as the author of nine great symphonies. his music is grandiose and varied. for example, the symphony no.8 written in 1907 requires a thousand musicians.

• May 21 Williamina Fleming

  Scottish-american academic and astronomer (d. 1911).

• May 29 W. S. Gilbert

  English playwright and poet (b. 1836)

• May 30 Milton Bradley

  Pioneering American businessman who founded the Milton Bradley Company, a major board game manufacturer that revolutionized family entertainment in the 19th century.

• June 11 James Curtis Hepburn

  American physician and missionary (b. 1815)

• June 27 Victor Surridge

  English motorcycle racer (b. 1882)

• Aug. 1 Samuel Arza Davenport

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1843)

• Aug. 2 Ioryi Mucitano

  Aromanian revolutionary

• Aug. 5 Bob Caruthers

  American baseball manager and player (d. 1911).

• Aug. 8 William P. Frye

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1830)

• Sept. 16 Edward Whymper

  Author and illustrator of english-french mountaineering explorer (d. 1911).

• Sept. 27 Auguste Michel-Lévy

  French geologist and academic (b. 1844)

• Oct. 18 Alfred Binet

  Known for developing the first intelligence test.

• Oct. 29 Joseph Pulitzer

  Hungarian-american publisher. he was a poor, uninformed hungarian immigrant who became one of america's greatest publishers. he created the pulitzer awards for journalism, music literature, and art.

• Nov. 2 Kyrle Bellew

  English actor (b. 1850)

• Nov. 9 Howard Pyle

  Howard Pyle was an American illustrator and author, known for his work in magazines and his classic books on the history of piracy.

• Nov. 16 A. A. Ames

  American physician and politician, 9th mayor of minneapolis (b. 1842)

• Dec. 13 Reggie Duff

  Australian cricketer (d. 1911).

• Dec. 29 Rosamund Marriott Watson

  Rosamund Marriott Watson was a British poet and critic who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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