Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1919

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1919. 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

  • Julius Kuperjanov
    Feb. 2 Julius Kuperjanov

    Estonian teacher and lieutenant (d. 1919).

  • Xavier Henry Napoleon Leroux composer
    Feb. 2 Xavier Henry Napoleon Leroux composer

    At the age of 55, he dies.

  • Vasili V Rozanov Russian philosopher/writer
    Feb. 5 Vasili V Rozanov Russian philosopher/writer

    At the age of 62, he dies.

  • Friedrich W Mengelberg German sculptor/painter
    Feb. 6 Friedrich W Mengelberg German sculptor/painter

    At the age of 81, he dies.

  • William Halford
    Feb. 7 William Halford

    English-american lieutenant, medal of honor recipient (b. 1841)

  • Pieter K Pel Dutch internist (Pel-Ebstein fever)
    Feb. 15 Pieter K Pel Dutch internist (Pel-Ebstein fever)

    At the age of 66, he dies.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Feb. 16 Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893)

  • Wilfrid Laurier
    Feb. 17 Wilfrid Laurier

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 7th prime minister of canada (b. 1841)

  • Kurt Eisner
    Feb. 21 Kurt Eisner

    German journalist and politician, minister-president of bavaria (b. 1867)

  • Karl von Hohenzollern Prince of Belgium
    Feb. 21 Karl von Hohenzollern Prince of Belgium

    Dies.

  • Habib Ullah Chan emir of Afghanistan (1901-19)
    Feb. 21 Habib Ullah Chan emir of Afghanistan (1901-19)

    At age 46, he was murdered.

  • Giovanni Bolzoni composer
    Feb. 21 Giovanni Bolzoni composer

    At the age of 77, he dies.

  • Josephine McGill composer
    Feb. 24 Josephine McGill composer

    At the age of 41, he dies.

  • Josef Christiaens
    Feb. 25 Josef Christiaens

    Belgian racing driver (born in 1879).