Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1912

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

• Feb. 4 Franz Reichelt

  Austrian tailor/inventor (born 1800's)

• Feb. 10 Joseph Lister

  British doctor, founder of antiseptic medicine. his use of antiseptics revolutionized surgery, making it safer to open the body. in 1897, he was knighted. he is the only medical man to achieve knighthood.

• Feb. 10 Joseph Lister first Baron Lister

  Died as a surgeon, a pioneer in antiseptics.

• Feb. 12 Gerhard Armauer Hansen

  Norwegian physician (b. 1841)

• Feb. 16 Nicholas of Japan

  Russian-japanese monk and saint (b. 1836)

• Feb. 16 Edgar Evans British explorer (Antarctica)

  Dies.

• Feb. 16 St Nikolai of Japan

  Eastern orthodox priest (born 1836)

• Feb. 17 Aloys von Aerenthal foreign minister (Austria-Hungary)

  At the age of 57, she dies.

• Feb. 17 Edgar Evans

  Welsh naval officer (born in 1876).

• Feb. 17 L Oates

  British explorer (antarctica)

• Feb. 25 William IV

  Grand duke of luxembourg (b. 1852)

• Feb. 25 Guillaume IV

  Grand duke of luxembourg (born in 1852)