Famous people and celebrities who died in 1927
A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1927. 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 Naftula Spector
Prominent Jewish politician in the Russian Empire.
- Jan. 1 Meshilem Yeshurun
Israeli poet associated with the Hebrew literary movement of the early 20th century.
- Jan. 14 Hooper Hamilton
Canadian politician who played a key role in the development of Alberta.
- Jan. 15 Jonathan Armour
Jonathan Armour was an American businessman and entrepreneur who helped expand the Armour and Company meat-packing company.
- Jan. 17 Julliette Gordon Low
Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.
- Jan. 30 Maximilian Harden
German journalist and editor known for his political commentary.
- March 31 Kang Youwei
Chinese scholar and reformer known for his advocacy of political and social reform.
- May 22 Josip Plemelj
Slovenian mathematician known for his work in mathematical analysis.
- June 1 Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden was an American journalist and writer who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father and stepmother.
- June 9 Victoria Woodhull
British-american adventuress. she was a feminist, social reformer and advocate for free love. cornelius vanderbilt set her up a brokerage company. she was able to earn $700,000.000 in just three years with tennessee, her sister. she was accused of being a fraudster and bogus psychic, but these accusations were not proven. her sister and she eventually started a feminist magazine.
- June 9 Vyctoria Claflin
Vyctoria Claflin was an American journalist, publisher, and social reformer who, along with her sister Tennessee Claflin, founded the first female-owned stock brokerage firm on Wall Street.
- June 22 Nikolaos Lytras
A Greek painter who was a leading figure in the Greek art movement of the early 20th century.
- June 25 Clotile Bonaparte
French noblewoman and cousin of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- July 8 Carlise Runge
Carlise Runge was a German mathematician known for his work in numerical analysis and the development of the Runge-Kutta method.
- July 15 Countess Constance Markievicz
First woman elected to the British House of Commons.
- July 15 Countess Markievicz
First woman elected to the British House of Commons.
- July 18 Vasili Polenov
Vasili Polenov was a Russian painter and art teacher, known for his landscape paintings.
- July 19 Ahmadou Bamba
Senegalese Sufi mystic and founder of the Mouride Brotherhood.
- July 19 Alzina Fogg
Successful entrepreneur in the textile industry.
- July 24 Ryosuke Akutagawa
Renowned Japanese writer known for his short stories.
- Aug. 31 Andranik Ozanian
An Armenian military commander and a key figure in the Armenian national liberation movement.
- Sept. 7 Serigne Touba
Founder of the Mouride Islamic brotherhood in Senegal.
- Oct. 20 Aroura Leigh
Renowned actress known for her performances in silent films.
- Nov. 1 Anacleto González Flores
A Mexican lawyer and Catholic social activist who was executed for his involvement in the Cristero War.
- Nov. 10 Vinal Haviland
Canadian politician known for his contributions to public service.
- Nov. 25 Jozsef Rippl-Ronai
Renowned Hungarian post-impressionist painter.
- Dec. 5 Fedor Sologub
Russian Symbolist poet and writer known for his dark and mystical themes.
- Dec. 27 Sebert Harrison
African-American writer and political activist.
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