Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1923

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1923. 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

• Aug. 2 Warren Harding

  American politician, a u.s. senator from 1915-1921, and u.s. president (1921-1923). he established the naval academy as well as smithsonian institute during this term.

• Aug. 2 Joseph Whitty

  Irish republican died on hunger strike (b. 1904)

• Aug. 5 Vatroslav Jagic

  Croatian slavist (born in 1835).

• Aug. 7 Hendrik Pierson

  Dutch theologist (h pierson foundation), dies at 89

• Aug. 14 Jacob T Cremer

  President (dutch handel-mij), dies at 76

• Aug. 19 Vilfredo Pareto

  Italian engineer, philosopher, economist, socioologist, political scientist and economist. his contributions to economics were significant, especially in the areas of income distribution analysis and the analysis of individual choices. he is also responsible for the popularization of the term "elite", in social analysis.

• Aug. 24 Kate Douglas Wiggin

  American author and educator (b. 1856)