Famous people and celebrities who died in 1924

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1924. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 1 Brynja Jónbjarnardóttir

  Renowned Icelandic poet known for her lyrical works.

• Feb. 3 Thomas Woodrow Wilson

  Nobel Prize laureate for his role as founder of the League of Nations

• Feb. 3 Woodrow Wilson

  PEA - American historian, academic, and politician, 28th president of the united states, nobel prize laureate (b. 1856)

• March 11 Eveleigh Nash

  Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

• March 17 Nachman Syrkin

  Prominent Jewish socialist thinker and writer.

• April 21 Elanora Duse

  Elanora Duse was an Italian actress who was considered one of the greatest actresses of the 19th century.

• May 4 Eddith Nesbit

  Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

• May 11 Fleet Walker

  Fleet Walker was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball.

• May 15 Paul Henri Benjamin Balluet d'Estournelles de Constant, Baron de Constant de Rebecque

  Nobel Prize laureate for their prominent position in the international movement for peace and arbitration

• May 15 Paul-Henri-Benjamin d'Estournelles de Constant

  PEA - French diplomat and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852)

• May 22 Robert Forbes

  American physicist who conducted research on the thermal properties of materials and the behavior of gases.

• May 25 Luda Popova

  Russian avant-garde painter and designer who was a member of the Constructivist movement.

• June 3 Hanz Kafka

  Czech writer known for works like 'The Metamorphosis' and 'The Trial'.

• June 5 Isaiah Montgomery

  Isaiah Montgomery was an American politician and the founder of the town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, one of the first all-black towns in the United States.

• July 17 Isabella Stewart Gardner

  An American art collector and philanthropist who founded the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, which houses her extensive collection of art and artifacts.

• Aug. 3 Jozeph Conrad

  Renowned author known for works like 'Heart of Darkness'.

• Aug. 3 Joseff Conrad

  Renowned novelist known for works like 'Heart of Darkness'.

• Oct. 12 Anatole France

  French novelist, critic and writer who was awarded the nobel prize in 1921. he was the author of fifty volumes covering a variety of topics and achieved fame during his lifetime. his works include "penguin island", and "thais."

• Oct. 29 Frances Hodgson Burnett

  Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and 'A Little Princess'.

• Nov. 4 Gabreal Fauré

  Gabreal Fauré was a French composer known for his piano works and chamber music.

• Dec. 10 August Belmont Jr.

  August Belmont Jr. was an American businessman and racehorse owner who continued the Belmont family's involvement in the horse racing industry.

• Dec. 13 Samuel Gompers

  English-born american labor leader, founded the american federation of labor (b. 1850)

• Dec. 29 Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler

  Nobel Prize laureate in special appreciation of his epic, <I>Olympian Spring</I>

• Dec. 29 Carl Spitteler

  LIT - Swiss poet and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1845)