Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1921
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1921. 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 Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg
German lawyer and politician, 5th chancellor of germany (b. 1856)
- Jan. 2 Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg German chancellor/Prime Minister (Prussia) referred to the internation
At the age of 64, he dies.
- Jan. 6 Devil Anse Hatfield
American guerrilla leader (b. 1839)
- Jan. 7 Benno Erdmann German philosopher (Logik I)
At the age of 69, he dies.
- Jan. 8 Luis Villalba Munoz composer
At 48 years old, he dies.
- Jan. 12 Gervase Elwes
Gervase Elwes is an English actor known for his roles in television shows such as Downton Abbey and Sherlock.
- Jan. 18 Adolf von Hildebrand German sculptor
At the age of 73, he dies.
- Jan. 20 Mary Watson Whitney
American astronomer and academic (b. 1847)
- Jan. 22 George Streeter
American captain and businessman (b. 1837)
- Jan. 22 Captain George Streeter
American riverboat captain and circus owner (born in 1837).
- Jan. 23 Mykola Leontovych
Ukrainian composer and conductor (b. 1877)
- Jan. 23 Wlasyslaw Zelenski composer
At the age of 83, he dies.
- Jan. 25 Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych composer
At the age of 43, he dies.
- Jan. 27 Maurice Buckley
Victoria cross winner for australian sergeant (d.1921)
- Jan. 27 Maurice Vincent Buckley
Australian soldier (born 1891)
- Jan. 28 Mustafa Suphi
Turkish journalist and politician (b. 1883)