Famous people and celebrities who died in 1914

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1914. 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 Zenab Fawwaz

  Zenab Fawwaz was a pioneering Arab feminist, poet, and journalist who advocated for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Jan. 1 Harriet Jewett

  Harriet Jewett was an American author who wrote several novels and short stories during the late 19th century.

• Feb. 17 Elijan Hales

  Contributed to the study of solar activity.

• Feb. 24 Joshua Chamberlain

  American college professor who fought for the Union in the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg.

• March 12 George Westinghouse

  American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius. he patented over 400 inventions and founded 60 companies during his lifetime, including westinghouse electric company. he invented the rotary engine, his first invention, at age 15. in 1955, he was inducted into the inventors' hall of fame.

• March 16 Charles Albert Gobat

  PEA - Swiss lawyer and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1843)

• March 25 Frédéric Mistral

  LIT - French lexicographer and poet, 1904 nobel prize laureate (b. 1830)

• April 2 Paul Heyse

  LIT - German author, poet, and translator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1830)

• May 23 Finch Hatton

  Finch Hatton was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club.

• May 26 Jaicob Riis

  Jaicob Riis was a pioneering photojournalist who documented the lives of the poor in New York City, helping to bring about social reforms.

• May 27 Joseph Swan

  Invented the incandescent light bulb.

• June 14 Adlai Stevenson

  American politician who served as Vice President of the United States

• June 21 Bertha von Suttner

  PEA - Austrian journalist and author, nobel prize laureate (b. 1843)

• June 23 Amand Fournier

  Amand Fournier was a French mathematician known for his contributions to the field of partial differential equations.

• June 28 Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand

  Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination triggered World War I.

• June 30 Arcangelo Ghisleri

  An Italian philosopher and political theorist who contributed to the development of modern political science.

• July 25 Maxmilian Puch

  Austrian industrialist and politician, founder of Puch bicycles and motorcycles.

• Oct. 3 Sigmond Mogulesko

  Prominent Romanian entrepreneur.

• Oct. 17 Paul Bunyan

  Legendary figure known for his enormous size and strength in American folklore.

• Oct. 18 Lavalle Lavalle

  Renowned mathematician known for his work in differential geometry.

• Nov. 5 August Weismann

  German biologist. he is best known for his germ-plasma theory, which was formerly known as weismannism. his writings include "the germ-plasm," 1892-93, and "essays upon heredity & kindred biological problems," (1891-92).

• Nov. 19 Joniah Perkins

  Renowned for his landscape paintings capturing the beauty of the American West.

• Dec. 3 Roda Roda

  Austrian poet and writer.

• Dec. 13 Montgomery Schuyler

  Montgomery Schuyler was an influential American writer and architectural critic.

• Dec. 24 Diani Muir

  Diani Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.

• Dec. 24 Gardiner Muir

  Pioneered the study of plant ecology and made significant contributions to the understanding of plant distribution and adaptation.

• Dec. 26 Ambert Bierce

  Known for his satirical writing and short stories.