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)