Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1912

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1912. 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

  • Aug. 7 François-Alphonse Forel

    Swiss hydrologist and limnologist (d. 1912).

  • Aug. 13 Jules Massenet

    French composer (b. 1842)

  • Aug. 19 Alfonse Hasselmans

    Composer dies at 67

  • Aug. 20 William Booth

    English preacher, co-founded the salvation army (b. 1829)

  • Aug. 22 Pope Gregory

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