Famous people and celebrities who died in 1915

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1915. 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 Almas Beketov

  Renowned Russian chemist known for his work on the periodic table.

• Jan. 1 Delancey McKenna

  Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Ontario.

• Jan. 1 Felicie Nanteuil

  Felicie Nanteuil was a French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.

• Jan. 2 Armand Peugeot

  Founder of the Peugeot car company.

• Feb. 17 Emmons S. Smith

  Union Army officer during the American Civil War.

• March 31 Nathaniel Rothschild

  Nathaniel Rothschild was a British banker and member of the Rothschild banking dynasty, known for his financial acumen and philanthropic efforts.

• April 3 Isaac Leib Peretz

  Prominent Yiddish author known for his works on Jewish life and folklore.

• April 23 Rupert Brookes

  Renowned English poet known for his war sonnets.

• April 26 John Bunny

  Silent film comedian (born 1863)

• May 7 Elber Hubbard

  American writer and philosopher known for his essays and short stories.

• June 29 Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa

  Irish Fenian leader and writer who played a significant role in the struggle for Irish independence.

• July 16 Elber G. White

  American author and poet, best known for his works on nature and spirituality.

• July 16 Ellen White

  American author and religious leader co-founded seventh-day adventist church (d. 1915).

• July 22 Stanford Fleming

  Canadian engineer who invented worldwide standard time zones and designed Canada's first postage stamp.

• Aug. 8 Tyrus Harris

  American mathematician known for his work in the field of algebraic geometry.

• Aug. 10 Henry Moseley

  Discovered the relationship between the atomic number and the X-ray spectrum of elements.

• Aug. 10 Henry Gwyn-Jeffreys Moseley

  Discovered the relationship between the atomic number and the X-ray spectrum of elements, similar to Henry Moseley.

• Aug. 20 Paul Ehrlich

  MED - German physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1854)

• Aug. 20 Carlos Finlay

  Carlos Finlay was a Cuban physician known for his pioneering work on yellow fever transmission.

• Sept. 26 Keir Hardie

  Keir Hardie was a Scottish politician and the first leader of the Labour Party in the UK.

• Sept. 27 Remy de Gourmont

  French poet and critic associated with the Symbolist movement.

• Oct. 12 Edith Cavell

  A british nurse, she founded a school of nursing in brussels (in 1907), and became a great hero and martyr during ww1. before age 30, she had led a dull life as a governess. her dad fell ill in 1895 and she returned home to care for him. she was inspired to pursue a career in nursing.

• Oct. 24 Charnay Désiré

  Désiré Charnay was a French archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations of Mesoamerican ruins.

• Oct. 30 Sircharles Tupper

  Canadian politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada.

• Nov. 14 Booker Washington

  American educator, born into slavery but who went on to be one of the greatest educational leaders. he spent his whole life working to improve the lives of the negro. he also founded the tuskegee institute in alabama, which is a school for african-americans. he was also the president of the institute from 1881-1915.

• Dec. 15 Luman Sperry

  American inventor who developed the first automatic turntable for railroads.

• Dec. 24 Caellum Sinclair

  Caellum Sinclair was a Scottish inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early telecommunications technology, including the invention of the first practical telephone system.