Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1927

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1927. 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

• Sept. 2 Umegatani Tōtarō II

  Japanese sumo wrestler, the 20th yokozuna (b. 1878)

• Sept. 6 William Libbey

  Geographer and target shooter geologist from the united states (d. 1927).

• Sept. 12 Sarah Frances Whiting

  American physicist and astronomer (b. 1847)

• Sept. 12 Walther Amelung

  German archaeologist, translator, and author. amelung was an authority on classic epoch greek art and florentine art and the translator for sophocles. he was a wealthy homosexual who lived in rome, giving lectures and translating classic greek works. he was forced to leave germany during wwi. he was then assigned to catalog the vatican collection of ancient greek sculpture.

• Sept. 14 Hugo Ball

  German poet, author and one of the most prominent dada artists. he studied philosophy and sociology at heidelberg and munich universities (1906aeur"1907). he moved to berlin to pursue his dream of becoming an actor in 1910. he tried to join the army as a volunteer at the start of the first world war, but was refused enlistment due to medical …

• Sept. 14 Isadora Duncan

  Renowned American dancer known for her innovative choreography.

• Sept. 15 Herman Gorter

  Dutch poet, translator and classicist.

• Sept. 19 Michael Ancher

  Danish painter and academic (d.1927).

• Sept. 20 George Nichols

  Actor (his favorite pastime, star boarder), is killed at 62

• Sept. 22 Giannotto Bastianelli

  Composer dies at 44

• Sept. 29 Willem Einthoven

  MED - Indonesian-dutch physiologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1860)

• Sept. 29 Arthur Achleitner

  German journalist and author (b. 1858)