Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1918

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

• Jan. 1 William Wilfred Campbell

  Canadian poet and author (b. 1858)

• Jan. 1 Wilfred Campbell

  Canadian poet (born 1858)

• Jan. 2 Sijbe K Bakker vicar/theologist (Christian-Socialism)

  At the age of 42, he dies.

• Jan. 6 Georg Cantor

  German mathematician and philosopher (b. 1845)

• Jan. 6 Georg F L P Cantor German mathematician collection

  At 72 years old, he dies.

• Jan. 8 Ellis H. Roberts

  American journalist and politician, 20th treasurer of the united states (b. 1827)

• Jan. 8 Michael Hertz composer

  At the age of 73, he dies.

• Jan. 9 Charles-Émile Reynaud

  French scientist and educator, invented the praxinoscope (b. 1844)

• Jan. 9 Emile Reynaud

  French scientist (born 1844).

• Jan. 21 Jan Drozdowski

  Polish pianist and music teacher (b. 1857)

• Jan. 24 George Arthur Crump

  Pine valley golf club, clementon nj (born in 1871)

• Jan. 28 John McCrae

  Canadian soldier, physician, and author (b. 1872)

• Jan. 28 John McCrae Canadian poet/physician

  Dies.

• Jan. 29 Aleksei Maksimovich Kaledin

  Russian-counter revolutionary (born 1861).