Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1915

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1915. 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

  • Jan. 2 Karl Goldmark

    Hungarian violinist and composer (b. 1830)

  • Jan. 2 Karl Goldmark Austria-Hungarian composer (Queen of Saba)

    At the age of 84, he dies.

  • Jan. 3 James Elroy Flecker

    English poet, author, and playwright (b. 1884)

  • Jan. 3 James E Flecker British diplomat/novelist (Hassan)

    At the age of 30, dies.

  • Jan. 13 Mary Slessor

    Scottish-nigerian missionary (b. 1848)

  • Jan. 14 Richard Meux Benson

    English priest and saint, founded the society of st. john the evangelist (b. 1824)

  • Jan. 15 Guillaume Couture composer

    At the age of 63, he dies.

  • Jan. 20 Arthur Guinness

    1st baron ardilaun, irish businessman, philanthropist, and politician (b. 1840)

  • Jan. 28 Nikolay Umov

    Russian mathematician and physicist (d. 1915).