Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1912

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

May 2 Homer Davenport
American political cartoonist (b, 1867)
May 4 Nettie Stevens
American geneticist credited with discovering sex chromosomes (b. 1861)
May 14 August Strindberg
Swedish writer of great stories, strindberg is also a novelist, historian and playwright. strindberg also produced a vast amount of literature in various forms, including many chronicle plays about swedish history. strindberg wrote short stories, poetry and essays as well as novels and short stories. he also contributed satire and works about history and travel.
May 14 King Frederick
Viii of denmark (born 1843).
May 14 Frederik VIII C W K
King of denmark (1906-12), is killed at 68
May 19 Bolesław Prus
Polish journalist and author (d.1912).
May 25 Austin Lane Crothers
American educator and politician, 46th governor of maryland (b. 1860)
May 26 Jan Blockx Belgian opera composer (Bride of the Sea)
At the age of 61, he dies.
May 30 Wilbur Wright
American aviation pioneer who together with his brother oroville invented and built the first successful aircraft. they became interested in flying in 1896, and started experimenting with it in 1900. their first flight was successful on 12/17/1903 at kill devil hill, kittyhawk, nc.