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. 1 Temprance

  Temprance was a prominent activist in the temperance movement.

• Jan. 1 Nathaniel Eldredge

  Nathaniel Eldredge was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

• Jan. 1 Belford Clarke

  Belford Clarke was a prominent publisher in the late 19th century.

• Jan. 3 Konstantinos Papadiamantis

  Greek novelist and short story writer celebrated for his works depicting life in the Greek islands.

• Jan. 16 Philibert Charnay

  Philibert Charnay was a French archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations of pre-Columbian ruins in Mexico and Central America.

• Jan. 17 Francy Galton

  Pioneered the concepts of eugenics and heredity, and made significant contributions to the field of statistics.

• Jan. 28 Christana Phelps

  Christana Phelps was an American novelist and short story writer, known for her works exploring social and moral issues.

• Jan. 28 Rodolphe Radau

  French astronomer who made contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

• Feb. 15 Theodor Escherich

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

• Feb. 21 Isidro Nonell

  Isidro Nonell was a Spanish painter associated with the Catalan Modernisme movement.

• March 1 Jacobus van 't Hoff

  Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

• 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 Christian Bohr

  Father of the Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who made significant contributions to the understanding of atomic structure and quantum mechanics.

• Aug. 23 Arrabella Mansfield

  Arrabella Mansfield was the first woman admitted to the practice of law in the United States.

• Oct. 18 Veto Binet

  Veto Binet was a French psychologist who developed the Binet-Simon intelligence scale, one of the first intelligence tests.

• Oct. 29 Christianjames Pulitzer

  Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

• Oct. 29 Johnjoseph Pulitzer

  Johnjoseph Pulitzer was an American newspaper publisher and journalist who was a pioneer of yellow journalism, and is best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prizes.

• Nov. 8 Emiliya Plater-Zyberk

  Polish artist known for her landscape paintings and contributions to the art world.

• 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. 21 Odilon Lannelongue

  French surgeon known for his contributions to thoracic surgery.

• Dec. 10 Johnjoseph Hooker

  Johnjoseph Hooker was a renowned British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.

• Dec. 10 Joseth Hooker

  Joseth Hooker was a British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and biogeography.

• Dec. 29 Newel Kimball

  American author known for his works on American history and folklore.

• 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.