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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1919

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

  • Gustav Landauer German socialist
    May 2 Gustav Landauer German socialist

    Dies.

  • Elizabeth Almira Allen
    May 3 Elizabeth Almira Allen

    American educator (b. 1854)

  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik
    May 4 Milan Rastislav Štefánik

    Slovak general and politician (b. 1880)

  • L. Frank Baum
    May 6 L. Frank Baum

    American novelist (b. 1856)

  • Frank Lyman Baum
    May 6 Frank Lyman Baum

    Author (wizard of oz), is killed at 62

  • Henry Heinz
    May 14 Henry Heinz

    Founder of the H.J. Heinz Company, a major producer of processed foods and condiments.

  • Hasan Tahsin
    May 15 Hasan Tahsin

    Turkish journalist (b. 1888)

  • Guido von List
    May 17 Guido von List

    Austrian-german poet and journalist (d. 1919).

  • Bohumil Pazdirek composer
    May 17 Bohumil Pazdirek composer

    At the age of 80, he dies.

  • Jacob Verdam philosopher
    May 20 Jacob Verdam philosopher

    Dies.

  • Evgraf Fedorov
    May 21 Evgraf Fedorov

    Russian crystallographer and mineralogist, mathematician (d. 1919).

  • Yevgraf Fyodorov
    May 21 Yevgraf Fyodorov

    Russian mathematician (born 1853)

  • Amado Nervo
    May 24 Amado Nervo

    Juan crisa3stomo de nervo was a mexican poet and journalist. he was also the mexican ambassador to uruguay and argentina. his poetry is known for its use metaphors and references to mysticism. he presented love and religion as well as christianity or hinduism. nervo is a notable mexican poet of the 19th century.

  • Amado Nervo [Juan C Ruiz de Nervo] Mexican poet
    May 24 Amado Nervo [Juan C Ruiz de Nervo] Mexican poet

    At 48 years old, he dies.

  • Eliza Pollock
    May 25 Eliza Pollock

    American archer (d. 1919).

  • Madam C. J. Walker
    May 25 Madam C. J. Walker

    American businesswoman and philanthropist, founded the madame c.j. walker manufacturing company (b. 1867)

  • Madame C J Walker wealthy cosmetics manufacturer
    May 25 Madame C J Walker wealthy cosmetics manufacturer

    At the age of 51, he dies.

  • Kandukuri Veeresalingam
    May 27 Kandukuri Veeresalingam

    Indian activist and author (d. 1919).

  • Robert Bacon
    May 29 Robert Bacon

    American colonel and politician, 39th united states secretary of state (b. 1860)

  • Lord John Raleigh British physicist (Nobel Prize 1904)
    May 30 Lord John Raleigh British physicist (Nobel Prize 1904)

    Dies.