Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1918

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1918. 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

• Dec. 2 Edmond Rostand

  French playwright, poet and writer. his first publication was in 1890. his interest in journalism grew from his early career as a lawyer. rostand's poem, "the romancers", was performed in paris in 1894. he continued to write romantic dramas and often tailored them for particular leading actors. his most well-known work was "cyrano de bergerac", 1897. it was widely translated, …

• Dec. 2 Margit Kaffka writer

  At 38 years old, he dies.

• Dec. 5 Schalk Willem Burger

  South african commander, lawyer, and politician, 6th president of the south african republic (b. 1852)

• Dec. 6 Alexander Dianin

  Russian chemist (b. 1851)

• Dec. 7 Frank Wilson

  English-australian politician, 9th premier of western australia (b. 1859)

• Dec. 8 Josip Stadler

  Bosnian catholic archbishop (b. 1843)

• Dec. 11 Ivan Cankar

  Slovenian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1876)

• Dec. 11 Ivan Cankar Slavic author (Hlapec Jernej)

  At the age of 42, he dies.

• Dec. 14 Sidonio Pais prince of Portugal

  Murdered.

• Dec. 18 Henryk Jarecki composer

  At 72 years old, he dies.

• Dec. 22 Randolph Bourne

  American writer and intellectual associated with the Progressive Movement.

• Dec. 22 Aristeidis Moraitinis

  Greek lieutenant and pilot (b. 1891)

• Dec. 22 Albijn van de Abeele Flemish author/mayor/painter

  At the age of 83, he dies.

• Dec. 26 Bertram Luard-Selby composer

  At the age of 65, dies.

• Dec. 28 Olavo Bilac

  Brazilian poet, journalist, and critic. he is also an acclaimed poet, and a chief member of a group that is related to the french parnassians. bilacaeur(tm), whose works include "poesias", 1888 and 1919, are filled with sensual richness as well as an elegant style.

• Dec. 28 George H White last post Reconstruction congressman (Pennsylvania)

  Dies.

• Dec. 29 Abby Leach

  American educator (b. 1855)